France’s Lyon city has inked an agreement on technical support for a lighting project at the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum, according to Sai Go Giai phong newspaper.
Hanoi (VNA) – France’s Lyoncity has inked an agreement on technical support for a lighting project at theHo Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum, according to Sai Go Giai phong newspaper.
The deal was signed on November 29as part of the ongoing visit to France by Vice Chairman of HCM City’s People’sCommittee Le Van Khoa.
This is the fifth lighting projectbetween the two cities, following projects carried out at the HoChi Minh Museum, the municipal People’s Committee building, theOpera House, and the Central Post Office.
During his stay in France, Khoaparticipated in the 27th international exhibition of environmental equipment,technologies and services, which is underway in Lyon from November 29 toDecember 2.
He also joined bilateral meetingsbetween Vietnam’s Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Haand Minister of State for Economy and Finance Chirstophe Sirugue and Presidentof the French Environment and Energy Management Agency Bruno Lechevin.
On November 28, Khoa talkedwith Lyon officials about cooperation in education, international relations,and urban development.-VNA
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Ho Chi Minh Fine Arts Museum (Source: internet)
