Hanoi, Bulgaria’s Sofia city intensify cooperation across fields

Vice Chairwoman of the Hanoi People’s Council Phung Thi Hong Ha has expressed her hope for stronger cooperation between Hanoi and Bulgaria’s Sofia capital city in trade, investment and transport.
Hanoi, Bulgaria’s Sofia city intensify cooperation across fields ảnh 1Vice Chairwoman of the Hanoi People’s Council Phung Thi Hong Ha ​and Vice Mayor of Bulgaria's Sofia capital city Doncho Petrov Barbalov. (Source: VNA)

Hanoi(VNA) – Vice Chairwoman of the Hanoi People’s Council Phung Thi Hong Ha hasexpressed her hope for stronger cooperation between Hanoi and Bulgaria’s Sofiacapital city in trade, investment and transport.

At a reception forSofia’s Vice Mayor Doncho Petrov Barbalov on March 12, Ha said many cooperationagreements were signed between hospitals of Hanoi and Sofia. 

The official informedher guest that the Bulgarian rose festival was held in Hanoi from March 8-11,attracting crowds of Vietnamese and foreigners.

Ha said she hopes Barbalovand his entourage will use the occasion to explore Hanoi, especially itsUNESCO-recognised sites, craft villages and cuisine.

For his part,Barbalov said such programmes as the recent Bulgaria rose festival have created afoundation for Hanoi and Sofia, and the two countries to enhance theirpartnerships in trade and tourism.

The Vice Mayorcalled on the two sides to step up their collaboration in transport, environmentalhygiene, health care, education and tourism.-VNA 
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