Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong received Governor of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Gyeongsangbuk province Lee Cheol-woo on June 25 to discuss ways to promote cooperation between the two localities.
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong (R) welcomes Governor of Gyeongsangbuk province Lee Cheol-woo on June 25 (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh CityPeople’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong received Governor of the Republic ofKorea (RoK)’s Gyeongsangbuk province Lee Cheol-woo on June 25 to discuss waysto promote cooperation between the two localities.
The host said Gyeongsangbuk province has sentmany delegations to HCM City, showing its special attention to the Vietnamesecity.
Bilateral relations are flourishing, especiallyin tourism – a strength of both sides, he said, noting that his city is readyto take part in the Gyeongsangbuk world cultural festival this October.
Highly valuing Gyeongsangbuk’s economicpotential, Phong affirmed that HCM City wishes to enhance partnerships in trade,investment and tourism with the RoK province.
He expressed his hope that when a direct airroute between HCM City and Daegu city of the province is opened, bilateralcooperation will develop even more extensively in the future.
Highlighting Gyeongsangbuk’s developmentsituation, Lee said his province is home to a number of industrial parks withbig businesses. It is also where the new-style rural area building, which isbeing implemented in Vietnam, was initiated.
The official added that as a famous touristdestination of the RoK, Gyeongsangbuk is ready to accept the invitation toparticipate in the annual International Travel Expo in HCM City this September.
The Governor also voiced his delight at thegrowth of the two localities’ relations, asking HCM City authorities tocontinue creating optimal conditions for activities of Gyeongsangbuk companies.
By the end of May, the RoK had invested nearly 5billion USD in 1,600 projects in HCM City, ranking third among the more than100 countries and territories investing here.
In 2018, bilateral trade reached 4.7 billionUSD. Particularly, 934,000 RoK tourists came to HCM City last year, making thiscountry the second biggest source of foreign visitors to the city.-VNA
A top leader of Ho Chi Minh City has proposed the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Daegu city and Gyeongsangbuk province attend the International Travel Exhibition in the city in November to foster their partnerships in tourism, culture and people-to-people exchange.
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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.
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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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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong (R) welcomes Governor of Gyeongsangbuk province Lee Cheol-woo on June 25 (Photo: VNA) 
