Hanoi learns from Sofia, Lisbon’s experience in urban issues
Hanoi officials exchanged experience in various fields with the administrations of Bulgaria’s Sofia and Portugal’s Lisbon while visiting the two European capital cities from August 5 to 10.
The talks between the Hanoi delegation and Sofia officials (Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi officialsexchanged experience in various fields with the administrations of Bulgaria’sSofia and Portugal’s Lisbon while visiting the two European capital cities fromAugust 5 to 10.
The delegation, led by Chairwoman of themunicipal People’s Council Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc, visited relic sites andmuseums in Sofia to learn about preservation of relics and urban planning.
At a meeting with the investment andequitisation agency of the Sofia municipal council, the two sides introducedtheir respective cities’ strengths.
Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s CommitteeNguyen Quoc Hung lauded Sofia’s economic, social, tourism and health caredevelopment, adding that he wants both sides to bolster cooperation in allaspects, particularly tourism, health care and construction.
On August 7, Chairwoman of the People’s CouncilNgoc met with Sofia officials led by Chairman of the City Council KaloyanPargov.
The two sides shared experience in runningmunicipal councils and committees, as well as these agencies’ functions inlocal socio-economic development tasks.
Ngoc said her delegation’s visit to Sofia aimedto exchange experience in operating local administrations and to promotetourism cooperation. They agreed to make mutual visits, boost thepopularisation of the cities’ tourism potential and organise cultural days inthe future.
Hanoi and Sofia will step up investmentpromotion to call for more Bulgarian businesses to invest in Vietnam and itscapital city, and suggest Vietnamese investors enter the light industry andconstruction and health care sectors in Bulgaria, they agreed.
They will also enhance cooperation in educationand training, especially vocational training, and further share experience in ensuringsecurity.
In Lisbon, Hanoi officials learned about themanagement and promotion of local relic sites’ value, including theencouragement of private resources in restoring downgraded relics. They alsosurveyed the planning of parks and entertainment areas and solutions to trafficcongestion and waste treatment in Lisbon.-VNA
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The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
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Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The talks between the Hanoi delegation and Sofia officials (Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn) 
