Leader of German state optimistic about cooperation with Vietnam
Following a five-day visit to Vietnam earlier this month, Minister-President of the German state of Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen) Stephan Weil said the trip has opened up major opportunities for cooperation between the German state and Vietnamese localities.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Minister-President of the German state of Lower Saxony Stephan Weil. (Photo: VNA)
Berlin (VNA) – Following a five-day visit toVietnam earlier this month, Minister-President of the German state of LowerSaxony (Niedersachsen) Stephan Weil said the trip hasopened up major opportunities for cooperation between the German state and Vietnamese localities.
The over 50-strong delegation of Lower Saxony, including members of the state parliament, entrepreneurs and scientists, came to thecountry with a view to further intensifying economic relations and attractingyoung skilled labourers from Vietnam.
In a recent release, the Office of the LowerSaxony Minister-President cited Weil as saying that the visit was useful forcreating opportunities to attract skilled Vietnamese workers to this state.
Despite geographical distance, Vietnam and Lower Saxony areconnected with each other in multiple areas. Many products made in Vietnam arebeing sold at German stores while about 500 companies of the European country are operating in the Southeast Asian nation. Vietnam is a fast growing marketparticularly attractive to Lower Saxony businesses, according to the official.
Weil said that he had thoroughly discussed with Vietnameseleaders, foreign language schools, and relevant agencies about the recruitmentof skilled labourers for working in the restaurant, hotel and nursing sectors andmany others in Germany.
Highly valuing the cooperation potential in these areas, the Minister-Presidentsaid the visit’s outcomes were beyond expectations.
Lower Saxony wishes to partner with chambers of commerce andindustry as well as associations to open training programmes. The training includes the German language, and specialised knowledge andtechnical skills needed in Germany. Companies will also need to help trainees to integrate with language training during the work process, along with other support measures,he noted.
He also pointed out the substantial potential for bilateralcooperation in wind and solar energy development as Vietnam is home to a 3,000kmcoastline and plenty of sunlight hours.
Weil said the conclusion of his visit was also thetime for exploring economic connections between his state and Vietnam, acountry boasting numerous opportunities for development and hospitable people, especiallytowards Germany./.
Vietnam is participating in the ongoing AsiaBerlin Summit 2023 in the German capital, sharing its innovative ideas on technological solutions and products for energy saving and environment protection.
A delegation of the Vietnamese government, led by Inspector General of the Government Inspectorate (GI) Doan Hong Phong paid a working visit to Germany from July 1-3 to discuss with relevant agencies of the host country anti-corruption measures as well as bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
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Ho Chi Minh City highly values Germany’s capacity for education and vocation training, and wishes to step up cooperation with Lower Saxony state in this field through specific projects, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan told visiting Minister-President of Lower Saxony Stephan Weil on October 6.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Minister-President of the German state of Lower Saxony Stephan Weil. (Photo: VNA) 
