Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh made the pledge while receiving French Ambassador Nicolas Warnery on September 27, Thanh expressed his delight at growing relations between the two nations.
He suggested both sides deepen their ties toward effectiveness and practical outcomes in the time ahead, particularly in the fields of urban planning, heritage conservation, sustainable development, and public transport.
For his part, Warnery said the relationship between the two countries and between Hanoi and French localities have been developing strongly in recent years.
The ambassador expressed his wish that both sides will continue to coordinate together in ongoing urban projects and upcoming cooperation plans, especially celebrations for the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2023.
France is ready to assist Hanoi in organising cultural promotion events and developing wholesale markets, and other areas where the country has experience, he added.
Vietnam Military History Museum receives Fatherland Protection Order
NDO – The Vietnam Military History Museum held a ceremony in Hanoi on July 15 to celebrate its 60th anniversary (1956-2016) and receive the Fatherland Protection Order, first class.
Ancient house in Ma May
NDO – Ma May, a rare quarter that still retains several old houses, has created one of the characteristics of Hanoi. Hanoi’s streets are becoming increasingly crowded and traditional features can sometimes be hidden behind modern life. But if one takes the time to relax and look around, the ancient features begin to reveal themselves.
Hanoi, HCM City see good growth of tourism revenue
NDO – In the first ten months of 2016, the revenue of Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism industry amounted to VND80 trillion while Hanoi’s reached over VND50 trillion.
Book festival “Hanoi – City for Peace” opens
NDO – The Hanoi book festival with the theme “Hanoi – City for Peace” opened at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi on October 2, as part of activities to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2019).
Russian Film Week opens in Hanoi
NDO – Russian film-lovers in Hanoi will have a chance to enjoy the country’s well-known films with free entrance from December 9 to 13 during the “Russian film week in Hanoi”.
