Activities to mark International Francophone Day
(VOV) -Plans for the celebration of International Francophone Day (March 20) were announced at a March 5 Asia-Pacific Office of International Organisation of Francophonie (OIF) press conference in Hanoi.
The event aims to draw up cultural activities and exchange programmes, with a view to promoting the development of the French language and the French speaking community in Vietnam.
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IOF Asia-Pacific Office Director Annisa Barak proposed music and dance performances with the participation of artists from Francophone Community member countries in Vietnam.
She revealed that OIF Director General Abdou Diouf is due to visit Vietnam on March 13-15 and attend a special ceremony to celebrate International Francophone Day.
The IOF always praises Vietnam’s commitment and involvement in Francophone activities she added.
Vu Anh Quang, deputy head of the MOFA’s Department of International Organizations, expressed thanks IOF members for their contributions and valuable support for Vietnam in recent years.
Vietnam will continue to take an active and responsible role in the French speaking community’s activities, contributing to cooperation projects between Vietnam and IOF member countries, he added.