Ways sought to step up relations between Vietnamese, German localities
Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Vu Quang Minh was on a visit to the city of Wernigerode on July 6 – 7 to seek ways to enhance ties between the German city and its Vietnamese sister city Hoi An and potentially other cities and provinces in Vietnam.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Vu Quang Minh meets leaders of the German city of Wernigerode. (Photo: VNA)
Berlin (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany VuQuang Minh was on a visit to the city of Wernigerode on July 6 – 7 to seek waysto enhance ties between the German city and its Vietnamese sister city Hoi Anand potentially other cities and provinces in Vietnam.
Talking to newly-elected mayor Tobias Kascha and his predecessorPeter Gaffert, Ambassador Minh emphasised the huge potential for further acceleratingpartnership between Wernigerode and Hoi An as well as other Vietnameselocalities.
The bilateral relations will be built on the solidfoundation of the Vietnam – Germany strategic partnership which has beengrowing strong in all areas, from economy, energy, environment, education-training,to culture and science-technology, over the last 12 years, he said.
Wernigerode and Hoi An set up a sister-city relationship in2013, he recalled, since then, the first has provided support for the latter inmany major projects, for example, developing a solar power system at Song Hoai(Hoai River) Square, promoting efficient use of renewable energy, and minimisingwaste, among others.
He called on enterprises from the German city to exploreinvestment opportunity in Vietnam to reap benefits from the EU-Vietnam FreeTrade Agreement (EVFTA).
As Wernigerode and Hoi An are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their ties next year, the ambassador proposed the two sides toorganise several activities for promotion of trade, investment and tourism.
Former mayor Gaffert affirmed that maintain the sister-cityrelations with Hoi An was among his city’s top priorities and a major highlightduring his term of office. He expected the new mayor will facilitate thefurther development of the bilateral ties. He suggested the two sides furtherexpand ties in vocational training, tourism services, hospitality and handicraftmaking.
Kascha, for his part, pledged to foster the sister-cityrelations in a long term during his upcoming sever years in office.
On the visit, Ambassador Minh also visited a German mechaniccorporation and representatives of Vietnamese community in Wernigerode./.
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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.
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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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Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Vu Quang Minh meets leaders of the German city of Wernigerode. (Photo: VNA)
