I cherish every moment I spent here

Dear readers,

H.E. Thai Xuan Dung, Ambassador of Vietnam

After three years of intensive work, my tour of assignment as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the Czech Republic is coming to an end.

During my above-mentioned tour of assignment, I have been received by the great hospitality of the Czech people, and impressed by the ancient scenery and beautiful, peaceful nature of the Czech Republic.

I am glad that during my tour of assignment, the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and the Czech Republic has developed positively in all fields – especially political diplomacy and bilateral trade and investment – bringing the traditional friendship of our two countries to a new stage of development.
The determination and effort to bring the two countries‘ relations to a new height continue to be reaffirmed by the leaders of our two countries during the state visit to Vietnam by Prime Minister Petr Fiala in April 2023. The Czech Republic has now considered Vietnam to be one of its most important partners in Southeast Asia, and the two sides have agreed to make every effort to bring our two countries’ trade turnover to 2.5 billion USD by 2025.

Excellencies, colleagues, and friends,

Being a diplomat for nearly forty years, I have had the chance to meet many people and experience life from a wide range of angles. Therefore, I am so grateful for the laughter, great discussion, and good times that we have shared together during the past few years. I cherish every moment that I spent here in the country, and I really look forward to many more to come.

It has been my great pleasure working with you during the past several years. I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks for your support and cooperation, and convey to you all my best wishes of health, happiness, and further success in your noble tasks.

Best
Thai Xuan Dung Ambassador of Vietnam