Can Tho (VNA) – The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations, the US Mission to Vietnam, and the Can Tho People’s Committee jointly held the Vietnam–US Friendship Festival in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on September 13.
This event formed part of a series marking the 30th anniversary of Vietnam–US diplomatic relations and served as a meaningful initiative to promote cultural exchanges between Can Tho city and the US.
Vice Chairwoman of the Can Tho People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Ngoc Diep emphasised that the festival contributes to state diplomacy by consistently implementing the country’s foreign policy, promoting the role of people-to-people diplomacy.
Cooperation between Can Tho and its partners has been steadily strengthened and expanded, making tangible contributions to mutual development and laying the groundwork for collaboration between localities in both countries, she added.
According to the Can Tho People’s Committee, in recent years, cooperation between Can Tho and US localities and partners has achieved significant results. In the first six months of 2025, exports to the US exceeded 228 million USD, mainly in rice, seafood, processed agricultural products, garments, and handicrafts.
Four FDI projects have been invested directly from US capital, while US-funded NGO projects in education, housing support, livelihood stabilisation, rural infrastructure, and climate adaptation have contributed to the city’s socio-economic development. In addition, numerous international cooperation agreements have been signed, notably a partnership programme with Riverside city, California, focusing on healthcare, agriculture, and education and training.
The festival drew large crowds, featuring cultural and artistic performances, sports activities, traditional games, and visits to exhibition booths showcasing Vietnamese and US culture and cuisine, achievements in Vietnam–US diplomatic relations, and highlights of Can Tho.
US Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Melissa A. Brown emphasised that event exemplifies the strength of the bilateral partnership and the vibrant ties between the peoples of the two nations./.
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