A photo exhibition on Vietnamese land and people is on-going in Ukraine to strengthen the friendship between the two countries. The event is part of the Vietnamese Culture Year in the East European nation. The exhibition introduces the achievements that Vietnam has gained in the cause of national building and development and promotes Vietnam as a dynamic country. It also highlights milestones in the friendship between Vietnam and Ukraine. Through the more than 100 photos displayed at the exhibition, Ukrainian visitors are expected to have a better understanding of Vietnamese land and people and the sound relations between the two countries. Vietnam and Ukraine established diplomatic ties in 1992. Trade is a top priority in the comprehensive partnership between the two nations. Last year, two-way trade was worth 355.5 million USD, a 34.5 percent increase from 2016.-VNA