Berlin, May 12 -- The eighth Vietnam-Germany Friendship Golf Tournament was held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Germany on May 11 as part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

The annual event, aimed at strengthening ties between the Vietnamese community and German friends, gathered over 100 golfers, including the Vietnamese Embassy staff, Lao Ambassador Mayboua Xayavong, representatives from the Japanese Embassy, German friends, sponsors, and others from golf clubs across the country.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador Vu Quang Minh expressed his pleasure at the strong turnout and noted that this year's tournament carried special significance. In addition to the...