Ha Noi to hosts Viet Nam-France partnership conference in 2023
VGP - Ha Noi will host the 12th conference to strengthen the partnership between localities of Viet Nam and France in mid-April 2023, said Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee Nguyen Trong Dong.
Vice Chairman of the Ha Noi People's Committee Nguyen Trong Dong gives a present to Sophie Deschiens, a high-ranking commission of the region of Ile-de-France, on November 22. Photo: The Hanoi Times
The Vice Chairman made the announcement during his official visit to the region of Ile-de-France last week.
The event aims to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Viet Nam-France diplomatic relationship and the 10th anniversary of establishing the Viet Nam-France strategic partnership.
Mr. Dong also suggested the region of Ile-de-France joins Ha Noi host a workshop as part of a series of activities in the upcoming conference and that Sophie Deschiens visit Ha Noi during the conference.
He said that Ha Noi and the region of Ile-de-France have developed a close, friendly relationship through time.
"After 33 years, the two sides have seen strong development of bilateral relations in urban planning and management, public transportation, environment, heritage conservation, and tourism," he said.
He highlighted that signing the joint action plan between Ha Noi and the region of Ile-de-France for 2022-2025 will open a new era to tie the bond between the two localities.
"The relationship between Ha Noi and Ile-de-France is an example of local-level partnership between Viet Nam and France," he said.
Dong also thanked French authorities for assisting in the construction of public transportation projects and maintaining Long Bien Bridge to make Ha Noi a sustainable city.
In reply, Sophie agreed that Ha Noi and the region of Ile-de-France would foster the development of mutual projects and promote cooperation between the two authorities in the said sectors.
Virginie Rouquette, director general of France Cities Union (CUF), said that the union is willing to inform local authorities in France about the 12th conference to strengthen the partnership between localities of Viet Nam and France in mid-April 2023, as mentioned./.
