HCMC announces international friendship symbol

Delegates at the ceremony (Photo: VGP)

At the ceremony within the framework of the 2nd Friendship Dialogue in 2024, Vice Chairman of the HCMC People's Committee Vo Van Hoan affirmed that the symbol will be a vivid demonstration of HCMC's vision in elevating foreign affairs, while sending to international friends a message of welcome, openness and aspiration to reach out to the world, together building a peaceful and prosperous future.

"The presence of international delegates at today's event clearly demonstrates the friendship and mutual trust which is a solid foundation for us to continue to build successes in the future together. When admiring this International Friendship Symbol, let's deepen the values of connection that we have been cultivating, towards a bright future, where peace, prosperity and cooperation will last forever," Mr. Vo Van Hoan expressed.

HCMC’s International Friendship Symbol is not only a work of art, but also a vivid symbol for the spirit of friendship, solidarity and long-term cooperation between the city and 58 localities around the world. The idea of this symbol comes from the desire for international friends to feel closeness, respect and pride when setting foot in the city.

The prominent part at the top of the symbol is the Mobius circle - a symbol of infinity, symbolizing continuous, sustainable and endless development. This is the gateway connecting Ho Chi Minh City with the world and the world with the city. With advanced 3D Mapping technology and water membrane, the Mobius circle is not only a symbol of connection but also a means to display cultural and artistic images, to introduce HCMC’s beauty and hospitality to international friends.

The base of the symbol is printed with the names of 58 localities and the flags of the countries which have cooperative relations with HCMC.

The International Friendship Symbol is located at Ben Bach Dang Park in District 1, a peaceful space in the heart of the city./.