Press digest – February 7

Press digest – February 7

Lao PM affirms determination to boost ties with VN

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong held a reception in Ha Noi on February 7 for Lao PM Thongloun Sisoulith, who reiterated Laos’ determination to work with Viet Nam to develop socio-economic cooperation between the two countries on par with their sound political relations.

The Lao PM affirmed that the Lao Government will work closely with Viet Nam in directing ministries, sectors and localities to implement agreements reached by the two countries’ senior Party and State leaders as well as those to be signed during the 39th Meeting of the Viet Nam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committee that he will co-chair in Ha Noi.

Thongloun Sisoulith conveyed New Year wishes of Lao Party General Secretary and President Bounhang Volachith to the Vietnamese Party chief, while congratulating Viet Nam on the achievements it has gained so far.

PM Phuc meets with Chief Representative of JETRO Ha Noi

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with Atsusuke Kawada, chief representative of the JETRO Ha Noi on the morning of February 7 for talks on promoting mutually beneficial trade and investment.

At the meeting, Mr Kawada expressed his appreciation for the investment potential of Hanoi as well as the implementation of recent policies to attract foreign investment. He said he looks forward to continued cooperation with Ha Noi authorities in the foreseeable future.

Canada backs VN to fulfil its role as APEC 2017 host

Canada will support Viet Nam in successfully organising the upcoming APEC event, said Canadian Ambassador to Viet Nam Ping Kitnikone.

The newly-appointed diplomat made the statement at a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh in Ha Noi.

She said Viet Nam hosting a key cooperation forum of the Asia-Pacific region would open new opportunities for both countries to form regional and bilateral partnerships toward effectiveness and sustainability.

HCM City among 50 world’s most beautiful cities

Ho Chi Minh City was named among the 50 most beautiful cities in the world by travel website Conde Nast Traveler.

The beauty of HCM City is in its contrasts, as new office towers sparkle alongside ornate temples and stone citadels, it stated.

HCM City welcomed more than 5.2 million foreign tourists in 2016, an increase of 10% against the previous year and served 21.8 million domestic visitors, up 10% year-on-year.

First Bulgarian Rose Festival

Bulgaria is well known primarily for the Black Sea and its roses, especially its famous rose oil.

In many parts of the south-eastern European country, the Bulgarian oil-bearing rose has been cultivated for more than 300 years. It is the country’s specific climate – mild winter and a long warm spring that give the perfect combination of moisture and warmth for the breeding of roses.

In honour of the special ties of friendship between the two countries, the Bulgarian Embassy in Ha Noi and Viet Nam-Bulgaria Friendship Association are sponsoring the first-ever Bulgaria Rose Festival in Viet Nam on March 3-8 at the Thong Nhat (Reunification) Park in Ha Noi.

By Ngoc Van

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