The Da Nang side at the online meeting (Photo: VNA)
Prague (VNA) – The central city of Da Nang andCzech Republic’s Brno city have held an online meeting to discuss theirfriendship and cooperation.
At the function that took place on September 15, the sidesdiscussed their strengths for joint work in tourism, advanced technology, andIT, with Da Nang asking Brno to soon arrange specific discussions for theestablishment of the cities’ friendship and cooperation relations in the comingtime.
A representative of the Da Nang Tourism Department suggestedthe sides exchange experience to promote the value of cultural and naturalheritage, as well as to organise exhibitions and workshops at regional andinternational levels, among others. The collaboration is expected to help boosttourism development of both sides in the future.
Ivo Bednar, Head of Brno’s Foreign Relations Department, saidhis city, the second largest in the Czech Republic, has so far set up bilateralrelations with 16 big cities worldwide.
He said he believes bilateral engagements between the twocities will facilitate their mutual exchange and learning to grow further,adding that he wished their friendship and cooperation relations will soon beestablished in a practical and effective manner in contribution to both sides’prosperity.
After the discussion, a memorandum of understanding wassigned, aiming to boost bilateral friendship, comprehensive partnership andmutual understanding; and open cooperation opportunities in investment,tourism, high-tech industry, and innovative urban development, among otherfields./.
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The Da Nang side at the online meeting (Photo: VNA) 
