On November 18, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (USSH, VNU-HCM), held the Vietnam–Germany Friendship Tree-Planting Ceremony at the Thai Garden (Linh Xuan Campus), in celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries (1975–2025).
The event was attended by Ms. Andrea Maria Sühl, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ho Chi Minh City; Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, Chairman of the Vietnam–Germany Friendship Association of Ho Chi Minh City. Representing USSH, VNU-HCM were Prof. Dr. Ngo Thi Phuong Lan, President of the University; Dr. Le Hong Phuoc, Head of the Faculty of European Languages and Cultures, along with lecturers and students from the Faculty of German Linguistics and Literature
The event takes place at the Thai Garden, Linh Xuan Campus, USSH, VNU-HCM - Photo: Quynh Nhu
Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Ngo Thi Phuong Lan highlighted the University’s “Green University” model and acknowledged the valuable support of international partners, including the German Consulate General and the Vietnam–Germany Friendship Association, affirming that the friendship tree-planting event encourages the University’s mission of high-quality human resource training and contributes to strengthening Vietnam–Germany relations.
Prof. Dr. Ngo Thi Phuong Lan, President of USSH, VNU-HCM - Photo: Quynh Nhu
At the event, Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan emphasized the role of cultural and educational exchange in promoting bilateral cooperation, noting that the Vietnam–Germany Friendship Association of Ho Chi Minh City has implemented various initiatives to connect partners, support German-language human resource training, and enhance mutual understanding between the two peoples.
Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, Chairman of the Vietnam–Germany Friendship Association of Ho Chi Minh City – Photo: Quynh Nhu
Expressing her appreciation for the University’s cooperation, Ms. Andrea Maria Sühl described the program as a meaningful initiative that links sustainable development with international cooperation in education and cultural exchange.
Ms. Andrea Maria Sühl, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ho Chi Minh City – Photo: Quynh Nhu
Representatives of USSH, VNU-HCM, the German Consulate General, and the Vietnam–Germany Friendship Association perform the friendship tree-planting ceremony on campus - Photo: Quynh Nhu
Melaleuca, lemon, and lemongrass trees are planted at the Thai Garden, symbolizing the close and enduring relationship between Vietnam and Germany - Photo: Quynh Nhu
Representing students, Nguyen Le Minh Tien, a German Linguistics and Literature major, committed to caring for and maintaining the newly planted trees - Photo: Quynh Nhu
The event marked a meaningful contribution to the celebration of 50 years of Vietnam–Germany diplomatic relations, reaffirming the strong and sustainable partnership between the two countries, particularly in education and cultural exchange.
QUỲNH NHƯ
(Translated by Hoang Oanh Nguyen)
