The Vietnam-China Friendship Association of southern Vinh Long province held its first congress for the 2017-2022 term on September 12 (Photo: baovinhlong.com.vn) Vinh Long (VNA) – TheVietnam-China Friendship Association of southern Vinh Long province held itsfirst congress for the 2017-2022 term on September 12, where 17 members of the executiveboard were elected.
Pham Tu Phuong, Director of the provincialDepartment of Industry and Trade, was elected as chairman of the association.
The association plans to continue working asa bridge for exchanges in innovations in industry, agriculture, healthcare, andeducation between Vietnam and China. It will also pave the way for cooperationin trade and economy, science and technology, education, culture, sports andtourism between Vinh Long and partners from China.
Speaking at the event, Chinese ConsulGeneral in HCM City Chen Dehai praised the Vietnam-China friendship, saying itis a valuable asset for both countries. He also lauded the role theVietnam-China Friendship Association has played in fostering cooperationbetween the province and Chinese localities.
Vice Chairman of the provincial People’sCommittee Lu Quang Ngoi, for his part, asked the association to establish closeties with the Chinese Embassy and Consulate General to work together inimplementing its action programmes. He urged the association to help localbusinesses, workers, and students access more opportunities for culturalexchange, education, employment and investment in China.
According to Ngoi, Vinh Long is home toabout 5,000 Chinese people, accounting for 0.5 percent of its population.-VNA
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