The Embassy of Vietnam in Indonesia and the Voice of Vietnam’s channel for external news service (VOV5) on September 18 launched a writing contest on President Ho Chi Minh’s visit to Indonesia 60 years ago.

The contest is an activity marking the 60th anniversary of the 10-day historical visit of the late Vietnamese President to Indonesia in 1959 as well as towards the 65th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Indonesia diplomatic ties -December 30, 1955-2020.

According to the organisers, the event, which runs until October 17, is designed for VOV5’s audience in Indonesia, especially politicians, scholars, researchers, journalists and young people who have reserved special sentiments for Vietnam.