Belgian Senate President impressed by Thua Thien-Hue’s development
Visiting President of the Belgian Senate Stéphanie D'Hose on August 23 expressed her impression of Thua Thien-Hue’s high Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index (PAPI), which, she said, demonstrated the central province’s dynamic development.
President of the Belgian Senate Stéphanie D'Hose (first row, 4th from left) visits Thua Thien-Hue province. (Photo: VNA)
Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) - Visiting Presidentof the Belgian Senate Stéphanie D'Hose on August 23 expressed her impression of Thua Thien-Hue’s high Provincial Governance and Public AdministrationPerformance Index (PAPI), which, she said, demonstrated the central province’sdynamic development.
At a meeting with local leaders as part of her officialvisit to Vietnam, D'Hose noted that among international visitors to ThuaThien-Hue, Belgians made up a large number.
She also stressed the good friendship between Vietnamand Belgium over the past 50 years, which has created a foundation for them to fostercooperation in the time ahead, covering the settlement of war consequences.
At the reception, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’sCouncil Le Truong Luu briefed his guest on the situation in Thua Thien-Hue, theonly province in Vietnam and Southeast Asia that has five UNESCO-recognised culturalheritages.
The province has cooperated with some Belgianlocalities, he said, adding that the recent Hue Festivals saw the participationof Belgian art troupes whose performances left good impressions on visitors andlocal residents.
The official emphasised that tens of doctors and universitylecturers of Thua Thien-Hue province have studied in Belgium, and expressed his hopethat more Belgian firms will come to explore investment opportunities in theprovince./.
Vietnam and Belgium have seen their relationship growing continuously across all areas over the past 50 years since they set up diplomatic relations on March 22, 1973, only two months after the signing of the Paris Peace Accords.
President of the Belgian Senate Stephanie D'Hose arrived in Hanoi on August 21, starting her official visit to Vietnam from August 21 to 25. The visit is made at the invitation of Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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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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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.
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President of the Belgian Senate Stéphanie D'Hose (first row, 4th from left) visits Thua Thien-Hue province. (Photo: VNA) 
