HCM City, German state seek cooperation opportunities in vocational training

Hoan said Weil’s visit creates a foundation for cooperation between the two localities in the time ahead, especially in the implementation of agreements reached by Vietnamese and German leaders.

HCM City stands ready to work together with Lower Saxony to enhance delegation exchanges and cooperation between their businesses, the official stressed.

Hoan suggested the state’s authorities introduce quality educational institutions and vocational schools to HCM City so that the two sides can seek cooperation opportunities in this regard.

HCM City is also willing to send young labourers to Germany for training and working, and welcome German teachers to the city, he added.

As a locality hit hard by climate change, HCM City wishes to cooperate with international partners, including those from Germany, in this field, Hoan said, noting that the city is building a renewable energy system, including solar and wind energy, to replace fossil fuels, contributing to ensuring national energy security.

HCM City is ready to create favourable conditions for German investors, including those from Lower Saxony, to participate in its renewable energy projects, he said.

Lauding HCM City’s strong and dynamic development, Weil said Lower Saxony is seeking cooperation opportunities with the southern metropolis to roll out labour and vocational training cooperation programmes.

Regarding climate change response, he emphasised that both Germany and Vietnam are interested in renewable energy transition during their development process.

Lower Saxony, which is now taking the lead in Germany in wind energy development, stands ready to cooperate and share its experience with HCM City in this sphere, he affirmed.

In addition, with a contingent of good experts and enterprises that have strengths in urban flood management, the state is willing to work together with HCM City in joint projects to counter climate change impacts, Weil added.