UNESCO Expects Vietnam to Lead Cultural Cooperation Initiatives
UNESCO has lauded Vietnam's contributions to education, science, culture, and information, expressing expectations for the nation to lead future cultural cooperation initiatives. The 50-year partnership between Vietnam and UNESCO is described as a sustained and increasingly substantive journey.
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