Vietnamese youth in France celebrate 20 years of unity, achievements

The Union of Vietnamese Youth and Students in France (UEVF) celebrated its 20th anniversary with a gala night in Paris on November 9, drawing nearly 200 young Vietnamese from across France.

UEVF President Nguyen Phan Bao Thuy presents insignias to Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang and Ambassador Nguyen Thi Van Anh (Photo: VNA)
UEVF President Nguyen Phan Bao Thuy presents insignias to Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang and Ambassador Nguyen Thi Van Anh (Photo: VNA)

Paris (VNA) – The Union of Vietnamese Youth and Students in France (UEVF) celebrated its 20th anniversary with a gala night in Paris on November 9, drawing nearly 200 young Vietnamese from across France.

The event also saw the presence of Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang, Ambassador Nguyen Thi Van Anh - Permanent Representative of Vietnam to UNESCO, along with representatives from Vietnamese associations, organisations, and businesses.

Nguyen Phan Bao Thuy, Vice President of the Vietnamese Youth and Student Union in Europe and UEVF President, recounted the UEVF's remarkable journey, highlighting its significant milestones and accomplishments.

n recognition of the UEVF's outstanding contributions, Ambassador Thang presented a certificate of merit from the Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The UEVF also took the opportunity to honour the elder members of Vietnamese associations and representative agencies in France, as well as the businesses that have steadfastly supported its activities throughout its journey.

Founded on March 26, 2004, the UEVF has been a beacon of support for Vietnamese youth and students, guiding them through the challenges of daily lives, studies, and research. Through a myriad of sport, humanitarian, social, and educational and scientific activities, it has not only spread the Vietnamese culture across France but also played a pivotal role in strengthening Vietnam-France relations.

With over 15,000 members across more than 20 local chapters, the UEVF continues to grow, evolve, and make a tangible difference in the lives of young Vietnamese./.

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