A celebration marking the National Days of Viet Nam (September 2) and Uzbekistan (September 1) was held in Ha Noi on August 22.

Addressing the ceremony, Chairman of the Viet Nam-Uzbekistan Friendship Association (VUFA) Luong Phan Cu noted the event is among activities that cement ties between the two nations, saying his association will increase its role in connecting the two peoples.

Honorary Consul General of Uzbekistan in Viet Nam Le Van Nghia lauded the robust growth of the bilateral relations, which he pledged to support moving forwards.

On the occasion, the VUFA mounted an exhibition on charming Uzbek landscape and people as well as launching a writing contest on the ties.

Uzbekistan is ranked 7^th and 15^th  globally in terms of cotton production and export, respectively, while garment and textiles is a Vietnamese key export sector.

(Source: VNA)