BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 6. Azerbaijan and Vietnam
have discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in the field of
cinema and cultural exchange, Trend reports.
The issue was highlighted during meetings in Vietnam between
Chairman of Azerbaijan’s State Committee for Work with Diaspora
Fuad Muradov and senior Vietnamese officials, including Deputy
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong.
The Vietnamese side emphasized the importance of cultural and
humanitarian cooperation as a key driver of bilateral relations,
noting the role of cinema in strengthening people-to-people ties
and mutual understanding.
Special attention was given to the legacy of Azerbaijani
filmmaker Ajdar Ibrahimov, whose work in Vietnam was described as
significant for the development of the country’s early
cinematography and for strengthening cultural links between the two
nations.
The Azerbaijani side underscored the potential for expanding
joint cultural initiatives, including film-related projects,
exchanges, and educational programs aimed at younger
generations.
Both sides agreed that cinema remains a promising area for
deepening cultural cooperation and further strengthening bilateral
relations.
