The External Publicity & Public Diplomacy (XPD) Division of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) invites entries for designing a logo for the forthcoming 50th anniversary year of establishment of diplomatic relations in the year 2022.

India and Vietnam, with cultural and civilizational links and historical roots in the common struggle for liberation from colonial rule and the national struggle for independence, share traditionally close and cordial bilateral relations. In September 2016, during Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s visit to Vietnam, bilateral relations were elevated to the level of “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership”. India and Vietnam established diplomatic relations on 7th January 1972 and are going to commemorate their 50th year of establishment of diplomatic relations in the year 2022.

The celebrations of this 50th year anniversary will see a plethora of events of which, the design of a logo for the commemorative event is a significant one.

The logo design being submitted:
- It should reflect the India-Vietnam friendship.
- It may reflect the shared commonality or shared history between the two countries, may depict founding fathers of both countries, shared cultural heritage, prominent national landmarks, national emblems/symbols, flags of both the countries.
- It should mention the number 50 reflecting prominently in the logo.
- The logo is to be in English or Hindi-Vietnamese combined.

The winning entries shall get a Rs. 75,000/- as 1st prize, Rs. 15,000/- as 2nd prize, Rs. 10,000/- as 3rd prize. The prize money will be payable after deduction of TDS.

Last date of submission is 23rd December 2021.

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