Ha Noi promotes closer ties with Phnom Penh
VGP - Ha Noi always cherishes and strives to improve its relations with Phnom Penh, contributing to the Viet Nam-Cambodia partnership, said Chairman of the Ha Noi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh.
Chairman of the Ha Noi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh (R) and Phnom Penh Municipal Governor Khuong Sreng at the conference, Ha Noi, September 9, 2022
The Chairman made the statement during a conference with Phnom Penh Municipal Governor Khuong Sreng, who is on a visit to the capital city from September 4-6.
At the meeting, Thanh expressed his delight at welcoming Phnom Penh's high-ranking delegation to the city at a time when both countries are celebrating the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations (June 24, 1967 – June 24, 2022).
Viet Nam and Cambodia said Mr. Thanh remain close neighbors with strong ties at both governmental and people levels, covering various fields from the economy, culture, and politics to diplomacy.
According to the Chairman, Ha Noi is the country's political, economic and cultural hub with a population of nearly nine million.
During the rapid urbanization process, the city is facing numerous challenges in urban and environmental management.
Thanh referred to Politburo's decision No.15 on May 5, 2022, on the development vision of Ha Noi until 2030, with a vision to 2045, as the political foundation to map out the city's future growth.
Ha Noi has now fully recovered from the severe Covid-19 impacts in 2021, and is now firmly on track for recovery with a GRDP growth of 7.79% during the first six months of 2022, the mayor added.
He attributed the positive economic performance during the first months of 2022 to the Government's reopening strategy, which has built confidence among investors, people, businesses, and tourists.
Regarding foreign affairs, Thanh expected Ha Noi to continue expanding its relations with other cities around the world, especially in Indochina, saying the city's leaders are committed to further bolstering the Viet Nam-Cambodia partnership.
In reply, Phnom Penh Municipal Governor Khuong Sreng expressed his pleasure at visiting Ha Noi and expected the trip would further boost bilateral relations.
Khuong Sreng also conveyed his sincere thanks to Ha Noi's leaders and people for providing support for Phnom Penh over the years, especially during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The guest leader called upon the two capital cities to strengthen cooperation in all fields, especially economic and social development./.
