On October 30th, in Hanoi, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh received Argentina's Secretary for CultureJorge Coscia..
At the reception, the two sides discussed several proposals to expand cultural development cooperation between the two countries in the future, especially activities to mark the 40th anniversary establishing Vietnam - Argentina diplomatic relations in 2013.
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism said that there is a great potential for cooperation in the field of culture between the two countries. A cooperation programme in the 2010-2012 period was signed.
He asked the two sides to sign a cooperation programme for the 2013-2015 period and exchange senior delegations between the two ministries. In 2013, diverse activities such as Vietnamese film week in Argentina and Argentinean film week in Vietnam; art performances and exhibitions to introduce the culture, land and people of the two countries; seminars on cultural development cooperation, especially in the field of museums will be held.
Argentina's Secretary for Culture agreed to proposals for cultural cooperation, including the coordination in holding events to mark 40 years of establishing diplomatic ties between the two countries in 2013. He said he will study more about Vietnamese culture, arts and cinema, hence expanding cultural exchange and cooperation programmes.