Africa, Ha Noi share economic development

Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung (R) and former President of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo

At the reception, Olusegun Obasanjo said that he wants to study and consult Viet Nam about the socio-economic development model in the country and Ha Noi in particular.

Earlier, the African delegation, led by head of the Brenthurst Foundation Dr Gregory John Barrington Mills, met with former Deputy Prime Minister Vu Khoan, who shared Viet Nam’s socio-economic development in the past as well as the nation’s potential and prospects.

This is part of the delegation’s trip to China, Malaysia and Viet Nam to complete the book “Can Africa Be the Next Asia” funded by South Africa’s Brenthurst Foundation.

In turn, Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung said Ha Noi stands ready to share experience with African experts in economic development, new style rural area building, social welfare and poverty alleviation, and others.

He highlighted the capital city’s socio-economic development after 30 years of Doi moi (reform), with income per capita rising from US$ 200 to US$ 5,100.

Ha Noi has recorded average 7.34% growth in gross regional domestic product (GRDP) in recent ten years, he said, adding that due attention has been paid to foreign relations, politics, as well as trade, economic and cultural activities.

Stating the locality’s challenges during the development process, including environmental pollution, traffic congestion, and preservation of cultural heritages, Chung said that Ha Noi is currently prioritising three breakthrough measures, namely speeding up administrative reforms, promoting high-quality human resources training, and developing transport infrastructure.

By Vien Nhu