At the invitation of the Chairwoman of Parliament, Mrs Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, Chairman of the Parliament of Islamic Republic of Iran – Mr.Ali Ardeshir Larijani paid an official visit to Vietnam from 15^th-18^th April, 2018.  

During his visit to Vietnam, he visited Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam in April 17^th. During the time in Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam, he listened to a presentation of the history of the historic site. Moreover, he took a special interest in 82 stone stelae, the World Documentary Heritage and also in the history of Vietnamese education, the fondness for learning and traditional talent-honouring practices

(Photo: Mr. Ardesshir Larijan was listening to the history of Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam)

Especially, Mr.Ali Ardeshir Larijani expressed his deep admiration for teacher Chu Van An, one of the headmasters of Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam. Mr.Ali Ardeshir Larijani appreciated his talent and righteousness and Vietnamese traditional practices of venerating teachers and moral principles.

(Photo: Mr. Ardesshir Larijan visited stone stelae)

Before finishing the visit, Mr.Ali Ardeshir Larijani wrote on the guestbook of the Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam: “During the visit to Viet Nam, I have the opportunity to visit beautiful Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam, a wonderful historic site. This site has a long history of ideology and studying. I find the visit to be meaningful and educational. I understand that a great nation like Vietnam has a deep civilization during the struggle against the enemy. I hope the relationship between Iranian and Vietnamese will be more and more close. I wish you great success.”

Translator: Le Huong