The Closing Ceremony Of The Simulation Course “Francophonie Summit and the Young Generation of Asia-Pacific: Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship in French”

19:30 22/10/2024

On October 18, 2024, the closing ceremony of the simulation course “Francophonie Summit and the Young Generation of Asia-Pacific: Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship in French” took place at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV). The course was co-organized by DAV, the French Embassy in Vietnam, and the University of Languages and International Studies - Vietnam National University, Hanoi (ULIS-VNU).

The closing ceremony of the course was attended by Mr. Arnaud Pannier, Education Cooperation Attaché; Dr. Nguyen Hoang Nhu Thanh, Head of the French Faculty at the Diplomatic Academy; Dr. Dam Minh Thuy, Dean of the Faculty of French Language and Culture at ULIS-VNU, along with lecturers, and more than 30 students and Francophone officials from Laos, Cambodia, and universities in Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, and Hanoi.

The closing ceremony of the course at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam.

In his speech at the closing ceremony, Dr. Nguyen Hoang Nhu Thanh highly appreciated the efforts of the participants throughout the course. He expressed his wish for the partner organizations to continue to collaborate in organizing international Francophone events. These events will serve as a bridge for Francophone faculty, students, and professionals in Vietnam as well as globally to exchange academic knowledge and foster mutual understanding.

 Dr. Nguyen Hoang Nhu Thanh delivers his speech at the closing ceremony.

During the ceremony, Nguyen Ngoc Tuong Vy (student of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities - VNU Ho Chi Minh City) and Nguyen Vu Khoi Viet (student of DAV), representing the participants, read the Déclaration (Declaration). This declaration was the result of a serious working process by the participants under the guidance of Mr. Arnaud Pannier, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Duong Van Quang, Dr. Nguyen Hoang Nhu Thanh, Dr. Dam Minh Thuy, and other faculty members from DAV’s French Faculty. The Declaration reflects the concerns of Francophone youth in the Asia-Pacific region about international issues related to the Francophonie, and their desire to strengthen the presence and influence of Francophone youth. The organizing committee representatives awarded certificates to the participants, marking an academic exchange journey filled with memorable moments.

Student representatives reading the Declaration.
Participants receiving certificates for the academic exchange journey.

In the afternoon and evening, the participants took part in a series of practical activities and field trips to the Thung Nham Ecotourism Area and Bai Dinh Pagoda in Ninh Binh, followed by a Gala Dinner to conclude the simulation course "Francophone Summit and the Youth of Asia-Pacific: Create, Innovate, and Take Action in French." This event provided an opportunity for participants to further engage in cultural exchanges among nations. The program ended on a joyful note, promising a new Francophonie generation driven by creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship in French./.

Participants take part in a series of experiential activities.

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