Local cities boost ties with Berlin
Vietnam wishes to receive Germany’s assistance in urban planning, infrastructure, environmental protection, waste treatment and human resource training.
The statement was made by Chairwomen of the Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City People’s Councils, Ngo Thi Doan Thanh and Nguyen Thi Quyet Tam, at their working session with President of the Berlin State Parliament Ralf Wieland in Berlin on March 13.
The two Vietnamese officials hoped Germany will continue to create more favourable conditions for overseas Vietnamese to live and work in the host society.
Wieland expressed his desire that Vietnam will enhance the teaching and study of the German language at schools, adding that Mayor of Berlin Klaus Wowereit, accompanied by business representatives, will visit Vietnam this November.
The two sides also discussed the promotion of ties between Berlin and Vietnam’s major cities based on each side’s strength and potential. They suggested enhancing their strategic partnership in economics and socio-culture.