Can Tho prepares for Vietnam-France cooperation conference
The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho will spare no effort to prepare for the 10th cooperation conference between Vietnamese and French localities, which is going to take place in the city from September 12-18.
Can Tho is honoured to host the event, he said, adding that the city will do its best to ensure the conference is a success.
He noted that the conference creates a good chance for Vietnamese localities, including Can Tho, to promote their images, potential, advantages and tourism to boost socio-economic and cultural development.
It also means to improve the efficiency of cooperation between Vietnamese and French localities for sustainable development, thus driving the two countries’ strategic partnership forward, he said.
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On the sidelines of the event are various activities such as the Vietnam – France cultural week, international trade fair and a trade-investment promotion seminar.
The conference between Vietnamese and French localities dates back to 1989, when Hanoi and the region of Ile-de-France set up a partnership. This form of cooperation has developed and contributed to the friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two sides.
The conference, also known as the Vietnam – France decentralised cooperation conference, is held biennially or triennially on a rotational basis to review the cooperation effectiveness and set up collaboration directions for following years.
Vietnam’s central city of Hue and northern port city of Haiphong hosted the conference in 2005 and 2010, respectively.
The 9th conference was held in the city of Brest in France in June 2013, with the participation of 16 Vietnamese cities and provinces.