|
| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (left) and Mayor of New York City Eric Adams. Photo: cand.com.vn |
The document was signed in New York on September 22 in the presence of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who was in the US to attend the high-level week of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly and to conduct bilateral activities in the country.
In his remarks, PM Chinh said he considered the signing vivid evidence of the good relationship between Vietnam and the US in general, and between their localities in particular.
The leader stressed that ample room remains for multi-faceted collaboration between New York and Vietnamese localities and agencies, especially in economy, investment, people-to-people exchange, technology, and innovation.
Chinh noted his hope that localities of the two countries would establish more cooperative relationships in the near future and pledged that Vietnam will ensure the rights and interests of investors and businesses from the US in general and New York in particular while operating in the Southeast Asian nation.
For his part, Mai said the MoU is of significance for the two cities, adding it is not only symbolic but also demonstrates a commitment to promoting comprehensive, substantive, and effective cooperation between the two countries at all levels.
The relationship will be a solid foundation for bilateral cooperation programs between the two cities in the fields of economy, finance, culture, and environment (especially projects related to climate change), science-technology, innovation, and education, the official believed.
|
| The document was signed in New York on September 22 in the presence of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. Photo: congthuong.vn |
It will also open up space for businesses to connect, strengthen cooperation, and expand markets, he continued.
Mai suggested New York, as one of the world’s most important financial centers, supports HCM City in achieving its goal of becoming a regional and international financial hub.
Adams shared PM Chinh’s view, affirming that New York City values and is willing to further strengthen the friendship and effective and practical cooperation with Vietnam.
New York City stands ready to contribute more actively to the overall development of relations between the two countries, especially in the fields of innovation, environmental protection, and youth exchanges.
Over 1,500 Vietnamese students are studying and researching at universities in New York.
He affirmed that there would be measures to support HCM City, contributing to turning Vietnam’s economic hub into a strong regional and international financial center./.
Painting contest held for buffaloes joining ploughing festival in Ha Nam
A buffalo painting contest for the Doi Son Tich Dien (ploughing) Festivalwas held on February 10, or the sixth day of the Lunar New Year in Doi Son commune, Duy Tien district, the northern province of Ha Nam.
Pho Hien folk cultural festival kicks off in Hung Yen
The Pho Hien Folk Cultural Festival opened in the northern province of Hung Yen on April 21.
Sam Son sea festival slated for April 21
The 2018 sea festival of Sam Son city of the north central coastal province of Thanh Hoa will take place on April 21, heard a press conference held in the city on April 12.
Ha Long Carnival opens in Quang Ninh
The Ha Long Carnival, a highlight of the Ha Long – Quang Ninh tourism week 2019, opened in Bai Chay and Hon Gai tourism area in the northern province of Quang Ninh on April 28.
Tam Chuc Pagoda – Ancient beauty amidst majestic scenery
Covering 5,100 ha, Tam Chuc complex is a perfect combination of ancient beauty and the mighty of the immense mountain.
