Hanoi promotes ties with capitals of Belarus, Latvia, Croatia
A high-ranking delegation from Hanoi led by Vice Secretary of its Party Committee Dao Duc Toan has paid a working tour to Belarus, Latvia and Croatia to boost cooperation with their capitals.
Vice Secretary of Hanoi's Party Committee Dao Duc Toan (R) and Chairman of Minsk's Executive Committee Andrei Victorovich Shorets (Source: kinhtedothi)
Hanoi (VNA) – A high-ranking delegation from Hanoi led by Vice Secretary ofits Party Committee Dao Duc Toan has paid a working tour starting July 31 toBelarus, Latvia and Croatia to seek ways to boost the city’s friendship andcooperation with their capitals.
InBelarus’s Minsk city, Vice Secretary Toan held talks with Chairman of themunicipal Executive Committee Andrei Victorovich Shorets, during which heaffirmed that Hanoi attaches importance to developing its relations withcapitals, major cities and countries that are Vietnam’s traditional friends,including Minsk, reported Ha Noi Moi daily.
Shoretsemphasised that the relationship between the two capital cities holds animportant role in the two countries’ ties. He believed that the delegation’svisit will help foster the cities’ comprehensive cooperation in the time tocome.
Theyagreed on contents of a draft cooperation programme proposed by Minsk, with afocus on boosting collaboration in urban transport, healthcare, tourism andculture.
TheHanoi leader expressed his hope to receive Belarus’s experience in building,managing and using an international-standard library system.
InRiga capital of Latvia, Toan had a working session with Mayor and Chairman ofthe City Council Nils Usakovs who introduced him to the city’s experience inmanaging old quarters, resident management and tourism development.
Toansaid he hopes to cooperate with Riga in numerous areas and strengthenfriendship and cultural exchange between the two peoples.
Hesuggested the two cities boost collaboration in economics, finance and tourism,share experience in managing old quarters and preserving ancient architecturalworks.
InZagreb capital of Croatia, the Hanoi delegation visited several cultural sites,and learned about the city’s experience in urban management and planning andconservation of cultural heritage sites and ancient architectural works.-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.
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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.
Vice Secretary of Hanoi's Party Committee Dao Duc Toan (R) and Chairman of Minsk's Executive Committee Andrei Victorovich Shorets (Source: kinhtedothi)
