Reims desires to foster economic ties with Vietnam

The statement was made by Reims Mayor Arnaud Robinet at a reception for Vietnam Ambassador to France Nguyen Ngoc Son, who was invited to be a speaker at an international dialogue taking place in Reims on May 8 with the participation of representatives from Asian countries and many experts in politics and history.

Mr Robinet said Reims wishes to expand cooperation and connectivity with cities all over the world, especially South East Asia including Vietnam.

Addressing the dialogue, ambassador Son analyzed Vietnam’s open door policy, its development process and advantages in drawing foreign investment, including French investors.

The Reims Mayor and Vice Mayor had a private meeting with the Vietnamese ambassador on the sidelines of the dialogue.

The two sides discussed cooperation opportunities between Reims and Vietnam and a plan to set up twinning relationship between Reims and a Vietnamese city in the future.

Reims and Vietnam can boost cooperation in tourism, creativity, green technology, agriculture and other fields, said Reims’ Vice Mayor, Benjamin Develey who had visited Vietnam twice.

The international dialogue towards Asia, including Vietnam provides a good chance for Reims to enhance special cooperation ties with Vietnam, he noted.