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| Overview of the meeting |
Discussion during the meeting revealed that recent collaborative activities between Thua Thien Hue and partners from New Zealand, Canada, Norway, and Switzerland (abbreviated as G4) have primarily focused on community support through international non-governmental organizations.
For Canada, the focus of cooperation is on culture, education and training, gender equality, climate change response, environmental protection, and heritage conservation. Cooperation between Thua Thien Hue and Norway primarily focuses on community development support. New Zealand’s partnerships are centered on humanitarian aid for the poor and disabled, support for small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as education and training. Switzerland, on the other hand, mainly cooperates in the field of community support through the acceptance of foreign non-governmental organization (NGO) aid.
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| Vice Chairman Phan Quy Phuong speaking at the meeting |
On behalf of the Ambassadorial delegation, New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Caroline Beresford, stated that the purpose of the G4 delegation’s visit was to exchange views, assess local socio-economic conditions, and gather information about safeguarding children’s and youth rights. They also aimed to observe the impacts of New Zealand- and Norway-funded projects, particularly those involving children and youth, and explore future support needs.
The G4 Ambassadors commended Thua Thien Hue for its achievements in socio-economic development and discussed strategies for fostering stronger cooperation in the future.
Speaking at the working sector, Vice Chairman Phan Quy Phuong expressed gratitude for the G4 nations' support to Thua Thien Hue.
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| Ambassadors from New Zealand, Canada, Norway, and Switzerland |
Vice Chairman Phuong stated that the province is currently focused on accelerating the implementation of Politburo Resolution 54 on building and developing Thua Thien Hue through 2030, with a vision toward 2045. He noted that by the end of November, the National Assembly is expected to decide on designating Thua Thien Hue as a centrally-governed city.
Vice Chairman Phuong expressed his hope that the four Ambassadors would consider introducing potential businesses and investors, particularly in fields such as industrial park infrastructure, textiles, manufacturing, beverages, medical equipment, dental tools, orthopaedics and rehabilitation, advanced white sand processing, electronics, automotive, mechanical industries, semiconductors, and high-tech agriculture linked to the creation of value chains for goods production. He also suggested exploring the use of the Chan May deep-water port for transporting goods both domestically and internationally.
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| Provincial leaders posing for a commemorative photo with the G4 Ambassadors from New Zealand, Canada, Norway, and Switzerland after the meeting. |
Additionally, they discussed coordinating tourism promotion programs for Thua Thien Hue in these countries, showcasing the unique culture, heritage, and cuisine of Hue. They also aimed to strengthen cultural cooperation by introducing art troupes from New Zealand, Canada, Norway, and Switzerland to participate in Thua Thien Hue’s international festivals.
Vice Chairman Phuong emphasized that Thua Thien Hue will continue to carry out more exchange and cooperation activities to strengthen the partnership between the province and the diplomatic missions of these countries in Vietnam, as well as with international organizations. The province also committesto supporting, collaborating, and creating the most favorable conditions for individuals and organizations investing or operating in the region.