Quang Binh’s tourism, trade potential shines in Paris
The central coastal province of Quang Binh has for the first time held a tourism and trade promotion event in France, with its Paris conference on June 12 gathering many from the French business and Vietnamese expatriate communities.
Paris (VNA) – The central coastal province of Quang Binh has for the first time held a tourism and trade promotion event in France, with its Paris conference on June 12 gathering many from the French business and Vietnamese expatriate communities.
In his remarks, Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of its People’s Committee Tran Thang said Quang Binh keeps its door wide open for businessmen and investors, offering the most favourable conditions possible to translate their ideas and the provincial development goals into reality.
Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang said tourism plays an important role in connecting the two peoples and expressed his belief that stronger engagement of French in Quang Binh’s tourism and business climate will bring about common prosperity for both sides.
The event saw memoranda of understanding on investment cooperation signed between the leaders of the Quang Binh Department of Tourism and representatives of the Vietnam cultural and tourism promotion association in Europe, Vivu Journey branches in Portugal and Spain, and the Vietravel branch in Europe.
Speaking to the Vietnam News Agency on the sidelines of the conference, Gwenaelle Mary, representing IFTM Top Resa – a major tourism expo in France, noted that Vietnam possesses many cultural and natural advantages, which will attract French tourists who are keen on exploring Asia.
Vice President of the Vietnam cultural and tourism promotion association in Europe Thai Thanh Khiem also recommended that the province collaborate with travel companies in France and Europe to step up communications activities targeting visitors in the area.
♚ Quang Binh is home to the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park twice recognised as a UNESCO world natural heritage site. With a strategically important position along the key economic development corridors of Vietnam and Southeast Asia, it boasts a well-connected and increasingly modernised transport system, which includes National Highway 12A – the shortest route from Vietnam to Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar./.
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Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
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Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
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.
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.
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.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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