Mr. Pham Thien Nghia cordially welcomed the delegation from Ha Nam province on behalf of the provincial officials. He also gave a brief overview of Dong Thap's recent socioeconomic development, including its assets and prospects.

Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Mr. Pham Thien Nghia, introduced the province's potential and strengths.

Mr. Pham Thien Nghia emphasized the strong friendship and significant trade relationship that exist between Vietnam and China. He expressed the hope that the provinces of Dong Thap and Henan would continue to foster cooperation, laying the groundwork for a long-term relationship between the two areas, strengthening and deepening the friendship, and advancing the Vietnam-China cooperation relationship.

Mr. Pham Thien Nghia hoped that the two provinces would continue to work together closely in the future, regularly exchanging delegations, exchanging experiences in party building and state management, bolstering cooperation in the field of agricultural production, and motivating the businesses of Hanen province to invest in strategic areas like industry, construction, urban development, services (tourism), agriculture, etc.

Additionally, Mr. Ton Van Phong hoped that the provinces of Dong Thap and Ha Nam would keep fostering bilateral cooperation in the following areas: fostering trade and economic growth; deeper cooperation in agriculture; developing tourism; fostering cross-cultural exchanges; cooperation in government and people-to-people diplomacy; the food processing industry, etc.

Mr. Ton Van Phong extended an invitation to the leaders of Dong Thap province to visit, collaborate with the provincial government, and take part in the International Trade Fair that would take place in Hanenin September of next year.

A painting of a Sarus Crane made of Dong Thaps’s lotus was given to Mr. Ton Van Phong by Phan Van Thang, the Provincial Party Committee's standing deputy secretary (right cover)

Mr. Phan Van Thang, the Provincial Party Committee's Standing Deputy Secretary, agreed and expressed great appreciation for the two provinces' approaches to collaboration. Mr. Phan Van Thang said that in order to put the contents of the cooperation into concrete form, the two provinces should quickly decide on the areas of cooperation and then sign a memorandum of agreement. This will ensure that the contents of the discussion will be put into action in the two locations in the near future.

Leaders of Dong Thap province took souvenir photos with the delegation of Ha Nam province (China)

Immediately after the working session, the group from Ha Nam province (China) visited and learned about the activities at Hung Hau Fruit and Vegetable Company Limited (Tan Thanh commune, Lai Vung district) and Sa Dec Industrial Park (Sa Dec city).

Viet Tien

Translated by Gia Vi