Hanoi, July 22 -- The Vietnam Film Show 2025 is taking place in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, featuring free public screenings.

The three-day event, which began July 22, serves as a meaningful cultural activity to deepen the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Sri Lanka on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties (July 21, 1970-2025).

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Trinh Thi Tam reviewed key milestones in bilateral relations, emphasising that Vietnam and Sri Lanka have enjoyed a long-standing traditional friendship, even before the formal establishment of diplomatic ties in 1970.

Over the past 55 years, thanks to the efforts of generations of leaders and people from both ...