(VOVworld) - A ceremony was held in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday to mark the 97th anniversary of Poland’s Independence Day (November 11, 1918).

Polish Ambassador to Vietnam Barbara Szymanowska delivers a speech at the event (Photo: VNA).

The event was organized by the municipal chapter of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and the Vietnam-Poland Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City. President of the Vietnam-Poland Friendship Association Nguyen Dang Cuong highlighted the traditional friendship between Vietnamese and Polish people, which has been nurtured over the past more than 60 years. 

Vietnamese people have special sentiment towards Poland and always remember the valuable assistance of the Polish Government and people in their struggle for national independence and freedom as well as current construction and defence. 
Polish Ambassador to Vietnam Barbara Szymanowska said the relationship between Vietnam and Poland has grown closer since they established diplomatic ties in 1950, adding that she hopes the bilateral friendly rapports will develop in a sustainable manner.