Hanoi (VNA) - An ASEAN-Venezuela culture exchange day was held in Venezuelafrom December 11-14, aiming to promote exchange and cooperation between theLatin American country and ASEAN member nations.

Jointly organised by the ASEAN Committeein Caracas (ACC) and the VenezuelanMinistries of Foreign Affairs, and Culture, the event was attended by representativesfrom the two ministries, and ambassadors and charge d’affairs of Asian countriesin Venezuela.

In his speech at the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela DaoThanh Chung briefed participants on the development of ASEAN over the last 51years, while highlighting the role of culture in promoting connectivity amongASEAN member nations, and between ASEAN and other countries.

He affirmed that culture cooperation serves as a bridge to strengthen the friendshipand cooperation between Venezuela and ASEAN nations.

Venezuelan Deputy Foreign Minister Ruben Molina lauded the event as an importantstep to enhance relations between his country and ASEAN.

Ithelps Venezuelan officials and people understand more about the group, he said.

Many cultural products and foods of Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia were featuredat the event.

TheVietnamese Embassy introduced traditional musical instruments and costumes, gemstonepaintings and fishes.-VNA