On April 15, 2025, during the state visit to Vietnam by General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping, Comrade Liu Jianchao, a Member of the Central Committee and Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China, paid a visit to the Vietnam National Museum of History (VNMH).
Comrade Liu Jianchao and his delegation received a warm welcome from the museum, represented by Ms. Nguyen Thu Thu Hoan, Deputy Director; Mr. Nguyen Quoc Binh, Head of the Exhibition Department; along with staff from the Communications and International Relations Department.
Comrade Liu Jianchao, along with the working delegation visited the permanent exhibition of VNMH
During the tour of the museum's permanent exhibition, Comrade Liu Jianchao was introduced to special artifact collections that reflect the historical and cultural development of Vietnam. Typical examples include national treasures from the Dong Son culture, which showcase the advanced technical skills, aesthetic sensibilities and rich spiritual life of ancient Vietnamese people. Artifacts such as the Ngoc Lu bronze drum, Hoang Ha bronze drum, Dao Thinh bronze jar, and the Viet Khe boat-shaped coffin highlight this flourishing material civilization. The collection also features artifacts from various Vietnamese feudal dynasties, including the Ly, Tran, Le, and Nguyen, serving as vivid evidence of the nation's efforts in building and defending itself, as well as the cultural and artistic achievements of Vietnam throughout history.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Hoan giving a souvenir to Comrade Liu Jianchao.
After the visit, Comrade Liu Jianchao expressed that he was deeply impressed by the exhibition collections, particularly the unique artifacts that reflect the diligence, ingenuity, and resilience of the Vietnamese people in the development process of the country. Noting the cultural similarities between Vietnam and China, he expressed his hope that this foundation would foster future cultural exchange and cooperation programs between the two countries. In response, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Hoan mentioned that the Museum has already cooperated with Chinese cultural agencies in the fields of research, archaeological excavation, publication, exhibition and human resource training. She expressed her disire for the museum to continue strengthening and expanding effective cultural cooperation with Chinese partners in the future.
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