Vietnamese, Czech localities promote cooperation
Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Duong Hoai Nam has paid a working visit to Cheb city in the Karlovy Vary region, aiming to boost cooperation between Vietnamese and Czech localities.
At a working session with the Mayor of Cheb, Jan Vrba, the ambassador highlighted the development of the traditional friendship and multi-faceted cooperation between Vietnam and the Czech Republic, citing as examples the successful implementation of two flagship projects, namely the Mong Duong 2 Thermal Power Plant and the SKODA automobile manufacturing plant in Quang Ninh province.
He stressed that the two economies are highly complementary, and there is substantial potential for collaboration in areas such as labour, education and training, digital transformation, green transformation, tourism, and high-tech agriculture.
The diplomat spoke highly of the results of the recent visit by the Deputy Mayor of Cheb to Bac Ninh in August and expressed confidence that the two localities will make significant breakthroughs in developing high-quality industrial zones, preserving cultural heritage, and promoting tourism. He proposed that Cheb authority considers enhancing cooperation in labour and vocational training, especially for nurses and healthcare workers, to address the recent shortage of skilled labourers in the Czech Republic.
He also suggested that the city authority considers including the Vietnamese language into primary and higher education curricula to enhance cultural exchange and mutual understanding, contributing to deepening the bilateral relationship ahead of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year.
For his part, Mayor Jan Vrba acknowledged the meaningful contributions of the 3,000-strong Vietnamese community in Cheb to the host society over the years. According to the mayor, the successful integration of Vietnamese people in the Czech Republic is a clear testament to the strong traditional relationship between the two countries. He also pledged to continue to create favourable conditions for the Vietnamese community in their daily life and business, thereby adding value to the city.
The Mayor took note of the ambassador’s proposals on potential areas of cooperation and sister-city relationships, and introduced Cheb’s key projects that are seeking partnership, including Vietnamese enterprises.
In the framework of the trip, Ambassador Nam visited some Vietnamese-owned companies in the Czech city.
