Hanoi, Wellington expand cooperation
(VOV) - A Hanoi high-ranking delegation led by Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, Nguyen The Thao has paid a four-day visit to Wellington, New Zealand.
During his stay in New Zealand on November 8-11, Thao discussed with Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown measures to boost bilateral cooperation in different fields.
Mrs Brown said the Hanoi delegation’s visit will open new cooperation opportunities and lay a firm foundation for close friendly relations between the two cities.
Thao in turn stated that Hanoi always attaches much importance to strengthening multifaceted cooperation relations with Wellington.
On the occasion, the two leaders signed a memorandum of understanding on fostering friendly and cooperative ties, especially in economics, education, climate change response and cultural exchange.
Accordingly, the two cities will co-organise a number of activities in the coming time, such as information and cultural exchange, sharing of experience and skills to cope with climate change and training of Hanoi officials in the English language.
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The two cities’ leaders agreed to propose the two governments opening a direct flight between Hanoi and Wellington in the near future.
At a meeting with Speaker of the House of Representatives, David Carter on November 10, Thao briefed him on Hanoi’s socio-economic situation and development orientations as well as its stand on expanding friendship and cooperative ties with capitals and cities in the world.
Hanoi gives priority to enhancing cooperation with New Zealand in education, economics, urban planning, culture and tourism and encourages New Zealand businesses to invest in the city’s information and communications technology (ICT), renewable energy, waste treatment and environment protection.
Mr. Carter applauded the signing of a MoU between the two cities and pledged to support and spur the sound relations between the two countries with priority given to education, training, trade and investment.