Yen Bai enhances cooperation with France's Val de Marne province
A delegation from the northern province of Yen Bai led by Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Do Duc Duy is on a working visit to France from October 12-15 to strengthen cooperation between the province of French localities, especially Val de Marne province.
Representatives from Yen Bai province and Val de Marne province sign cooperation agreements. (Photo: VNA)
Paris (VNA) – A delegation from the northernprovince of Yen Bai led by Secretary of the provincial Party Committee DoDuc Duy is on a working visit to France from October 12-15 tostrengthen cooperation between the province of French localities, especiallyVal de Marne province.
On October 12, the Yen Bai delegation worked withrepresentatives from Val De Marne to review the two localities’ cooperation inthe past time in three areas - climate change adaptation, water supply andwastewater treatment, and healthcare for mothers and children.
They shared experience and discussed strategies with priorities forfurther cooperation in the coming time.
On this occasion, the two localities signed a framework agreement oncooperation in the 2023-2028 period, an agreement on healthcare for mothers andchildren in Yen Bai province, and a project on waste mud treatment in YenBai city.
On October 13, the delegation met with Karim Bouamrane, Mayor of Saint Ouensur Seine, and other leaders of the city, during which they discussed potential areas of cooperation such as urban transportinfrastructure, healthcare, education, and sports.
During the visit to France, the Yen Bai delegation visited theVietnamese Embassy in France.
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang highlighted the participation of YenBai and Val de Marne in the 12 Vietnam- Francedecentralised cooperation conferences held in Hanoi last April, saying that the traditional and effective cooperation between the twolocalities is one of the models for the decentralised cooperation of Vietnamand France.
Since Yen Bai and Val de Marne formed friendship and cooperativeties in 1996, bilateral relations have been increasingly reinforced and reapedfruitful results. Val-de-Marne has effectively assisted Yen Bai in such fieldsas health care, culture, heritage value promotion, water supply and wastewatertreatment, agriculture and rural development, and economic development.
Val de Marne welcomed ꦬmore than🍒 200 officials from Yen Bai province to study, improve qualifications and skills in areas, and share experiences./.
Associate Professor Dr. Tran Thi Giang Huong, a candidate for the position of WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific for the term 2024-2029, came to Paris on September 26 to discuss with French authorities about her candidacy.
A delegation of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho made a trip to France from September 25-29 to enhance cooperation with French partners and attend the Nice Climate Summit 2023 at the invitation of the Nice authorities.
Vietnam and France have witnessed numerous strides in bilateral relations over the last 10 years, since their strategic partnership was set up, and the potential of their ties remains tremendous, said Benoit Guidee, Asia and Oceania Director at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
The “Tremplin pour le Vietnam” (Springboard to Vietnam) project - a collaboration between France's Paul-Valery Montpellier III University and the University of Languages and International Studies (ULIS) - Vietnam National University, Hanoi, has affirmed its role as a bridge to connect French young people with Vietnamese culture and language.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
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.
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.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
Representatives from Yen Bai province and Val de Marne province sign cooperation agreements. (Photo: VNA) 
