Viet Nam - Romania Friendship Association
The Viet Nam – Romania Friendship Association (abbreviated as VIROMAS) is a voluntary social organization dedicated to fostering relations between the people of Vietnam and Romania. As a member of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations, it serves as a bridge for Vietnamese citizens who have studied or worked in Romania and those interested in bilateral cooperation.
History and Objectives
Founded in 1991, VIROMAS operates to strengthen mutual understanding and multifaceted cooperation. Its primary missions include:
- Promoting Vietnamese culture and achievements to the Romanian people and vice versa.
- Assisting in economic, educational, and scientific collaboration between organizations of both nations.
- Hosting annual commemorative events for the National Day of Romania (December 1st) and diplomatic anniversaries.
Leadership (Term VII, 2021–2026)
The association is led by a Board of Executives elected for a five-year term. The current leadership includes:
No. |
Name |
Professional Background |
Position in Association |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Ho Quang Loi |
Former Standing Vice President of the Vietnam Journalists Association |
President |
2 |
Bui Trong Dinh |
Former Director of Economic Dept, Central Party Office |
Vice President |
3 |
Nguyen Van Xuong |
Former Ambassador of Vietnam to Poland and South Korea |
Vice President |
4 |
Hoang Trung Du |
Former Vice Chairman of VISCO JSC |
Vice President |
5 |
Dang Tran Giao |
Former Director at Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PVN) |
Vice President |
6 |
Vu Khac Nhu |
Former Minister Counselor of the Vietnam Embassy in Romania |
Vice President |
7 |
Nguyen Xuan Nham |
Former CEO of Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PVN) |
Vice President (Southern Region) |
8 |
Pham Ba Thinh |
Former Standing Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper |
Vice President & Secretary General |
9 |
Nguyen Công Định |
Lecturer at University of Transport and Communications |
Deputy Secretary General |