Hanoi steps up cooperation with Bulgarian localities
Vice Standing Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Van Suu emphasised that boosting cooperation and investment ties with Bulgarian localities is a key task for the capital during a reception for Bulgarian Minister of Economy Emil Karanikolov on September 17.
Hanoi (VNA) – Vice Standing Chairman of the Hanoi People’s CommitteeNguyen Van Suu emphasised that boosting cooperation and investment ties withBulgarian localities is a key task for the capital during a reception for BulgarianMinister of Economy Emil Karanikolov on September 17.
Atthe meeting, the Bulgarian minister said his country, as the current rotatingchair of the EU, will make efforts to push for the early signing of the freetrade agreement between the bloc and Vietnam.
Hestated that the Bulgarian Government will do its best to increase bilateralcooperation with Vietnam and help to create conditions for Vietnamese firms toreach Bulgaria and bring their goods to the 500-million-strong EU market.
Theofficial said his country has spent a great amount on building industrial parksaround the capital city of Sofia and expects that Hanoi might make someinvestments in these parks.
Healso called for the Vietnamese capital city’s enhanced engagements withBulgarian cities and provinces in health, transport, education, and trade.
Agreeingwith his guest, Suu said Hanoi is facing difficulties, particularly intransport and construction, during its current rapid development.
Thecity is looking forward to collaboration with the Bulgarian capital acrosssectors like industry, trade, tourism, and exports, he added.
Theofficial noted that about 25 companies in Hanoi are ready to cooperate with theBulgarian side.
Hesaid the local authorities will create good conditions for both sides to formpartnerships in contribution to boosting Vietnam-Bulgaria relations. –VNA
Vice Chairwoman of the Hanoi People’s Council Phung Thi Hong Ha has expressed her hope for stronger cooperation between Hanoi and Bulgaria’s Sofia capital city in trade, investment and transport.
Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Uong Chu Luu had meetings with a number of Bulgarian leaders on April 27 to exchange experience in justice cooperation and other areas, as part of his ongoing visit to the Balkan country.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Bulgaria Nguyen Thi Hong Oanh has voiced expectations for stronger ties with Bulgaria ahead of an official visit to the European nation by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has called on the Bulgarian National Assembly (NA) to support the Governments of Vietnam and Bulgaria in taking measures to develop the bilateral ties comprehensively and pragmatically.
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The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
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The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
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The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
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Participants of the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
