Friendship Association's Office Launched In Kuala Lumpur To Promote Vietnam-Malaysia Ties
Vietnamese Ambassador Dinh Ngoc Linh applauded the association's initiatives to contribute meaningfully to Vietnam-Malaysia relations.
He expressed his confidence that the new office will become a hub for partnerships, fresh ideas, and impactful programmes to deepen the Vietnam-Malaysia relationship.
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