Vietnam seeking cooperation with Germany’s Schleswig-Holstein state
A Vietnamese delegation led by Ambassador to Germany Vu Quang Minh on May 3 visited Schleswig-Holstein, the northernmost state of Germany, seeking further cooperation between Vietnam and the state.
Ambassador to Germany Vu Quang Minh meets with Schleswig Holstein State Premier Daniel Günther. (Photo: VNA)
Berlin (VNA)🌃 – A Vietnamese delegation led by Ambassador to Germany Vu Quang Minh on May 3 visited Schleswig-Holstein, the northernmost state ofGermany, seeking further cooperation between Vietnam and the state.
Speaking with the state authorities, Minh said thatVietnam and Schleswig-Holstein have great potential for cooperation inindustries related to maritime, shipping, shipbuilding industry, and marineresearch as the country has a long coastline with 34 seaports whileSchleswig-Holstein is a maritime gateway to the Mediterranean. The ambassador expressed his hope that the state will boost cooperationwith Vietnam’s ministries and localities, and affirmed the embassy iswilling to promote the cooperation. Minh said he wishes that the Schleswig - HolsteinState Government will continue to create favourable conditions for theVietnamese community there to further contribute to the development of the state. On this occasion, the Ambassador invited leaders andbusiness delegations of the state to visit and work in Vietnam. Schleswig Holstein State Premier Daniel Günther said thatthe state has a demand for skilled labour and wants the two sides to strengthencooperation in this field. He said that some universities in the state also want tostrengthen training cooperation with foreign partners, including Vietnam.Regarding the Ambassador's invitation, Daniel Günther said he will discusswith the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) and the state's businesscommunity the possibility of a visit to Vietnam in 2024 or 2025./.
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Ambassador to Germany Vu Quang Minh meets with Schleswig Holstein State Premier Daniel Günther. (Photo: VNA) 
