Attending the reception, on behalf of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, there were Associate Professor, Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong (Vice Rector), representatives of the Department of Cooperation and Development, Faculty of Oriental Studies and 46 students of the Course. On behalf of the Iranian Embassy in Vietnam, there were Mr. Ali Akbar Nazari (Ambassador), Mr. Amir Fatemisadr (Third Secretary) and a number of Embassy officials.
The opening ceremony was solemn and cozy at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.
In her welcoming speech, on behalf of the Board of Directors, Associate Professor, Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong expressed her joy and gratitude for the attention and favor that the Embassy has given to the school over the past years. Since 2009, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and the Embassy of Iran in Vietnam have signed a cooperation agreement on education, training and development of Iranian studies in Vietnam. Since then, the two sides have coordinated to implement many very successful and effective activities: exchanging lecturers and students, organizing academic exchanges, establishing an Iran office at the University of Humanities. In particular, classes on elementary, intermediate and advanced Persian have been organized in the years 2012-2014. We highly appreciate the idea of organizing this course, continuing the effective cooperation between the two sides. Moreover, this course is not only an opportunity for Vietnamese students to learn more about a new language, but also to learn and explore the long-standing culture of Iran, and at the same time open up new career opportunities for students. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Iran and Vietnam, which will take place in 2023, we look forward to more cooperation activities between the two sides in the coming time.
Associate Professor, Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong expressed her joy at welcoming the delegation of the Iranian Embassy to visit the school and attend the opening ceremony of the course.
Attending the Opening Ceremony, Ambassador Ali Akbar Nazari was very happy to attend the Opening Ceremony and meet all the students who registered for the Persian Language and Culture Course. The Ambassador emphasized: The Persian language has existed for a long time. And for Iranians, the Persian language is like "candy" and we warmly welcome you to the "candy world" of Iran. Students participating in the course not only learn a language but also learn about the culture. We highly appreciate the significance of this course and through the course we can spread our language and traditional cultural values to more Vietnamese people. Vietnam and Iran are both located at an important "gateway" to Southeast Asia and the Middle East, so through strengthening the relationship between cooperation will open the door for the two countries to access larger markets in these two regions. We thank you for your interest and for enrolling in this course to learn about the sweet culture and language of our country.
Ambassador Ali Akbar Nazari speaks at the Opening Ceremony
Also during the ceremony, Ambassador Ali Akbar Nazari presented several books as teaching materials on Persian culture and language of the Course.
Vice Principal Dang Thi Thu Huong received a gift from the Iranian Embassy
Associate Professor, Dr. Do Thu Ha (Head of Department of Indian Studies, Faculty of Oriental Studies) received a gift from the Embassy.
On behalf of the School's Board of Directors, Associate Professor, Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong presented a bouquet of fresh flowers and a souvenir to thank the Ambassador and the Iranian Embassy for their personal attention to the School.
Delegates took souvenir photos with 46 students of the Course.
Delegation of the Iranian Embassy took a souvenir photo with students of the School at the campus displaying famous artworks about the country and people of Iran.
Immediately after the Opening Ceremony, Ambassador Ali Akbar Nazari attended the first class of the Course and spoke to the students in Persian.
