via VNA/Vietnam Plus, 23 January 2024: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, along with his spouse Elke Büdenbender, visited the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam’s first university, on January 23.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his spouse Elke Büdenbender visited the Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam, in the capital city of Hanoi on January 23.
During the guided tour, they were briefed on the history of the site and contemplated its ancient architectural structures.
President Steinmeier expressed a keen interest in the historical, cultural, and artistic values of the World Documentary Heritage – the 82 Doctoral Steles, and commended the Vietnamese nation’s enduring tradition of studiousness, respect for teachers and appreciation for intellectual talent.
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