At the reception (Photo: HNMO)
So said Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Chu Ngoc Anh during his reception for Ambassador Giorgio Aliberti, head of the European Union Delegation to Vietnam, on June 16.
Reviewing a number of development achievements of Hanoi capital in recent years, Chairman Anh affirmed that Hanoi still maintains good growth momentum in the context of coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, Hanoi has continuously expanded its foreign affairs and international trade exchange activities in recent years, in which, activities with EU partners have been actively carried out.
He stressed that the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) which was approved by the European Council in March 2020 and ratified by the National Assembly of Vietnam in June 2020 has brought benefits to both sides, contributing to the better development of bilateral relations between Vietnam and the EU, especially in the field of economy and trade. “The progress in Vietnam-EU relations is an important premise for Hanoi to promote multifaceted cooperation with the EU in the coming time,” he said. “In its efforts for development, Hanoi has always put people and businesses at the center, actively reformed administration, and created a favorable environment for investors, including European businesses.”
He also expressed his thanks to the ambassadors and associates for working together to promote political, economic and cultural projects and events with Hanoi in the past time.
According to Chairman Anh, currently, the important and urgent work of Hanoi is accessing sources of COVID-19 vaccine to serve the people. “The city hopes that EU countries and agencies will actively cooperate and support Hanoi in accessing and purchasing vaccines as soon as possible to meet people's health care requirements,” he went on to say.
Ambassador P. Aliberti affirmed that the EU always wishes to cooperate comprehensively with Vietnam in general and Hanoi in particular.
Emphasizing the importance of cooperation in science and education, he expressed his desire that Hanoi support and accelerate the progress of the European Management University in Vietnam.
Affirming and appreciating this project, Chairman of the City People's Committee Chu Ngoc Anh assigned relevant departments and agencies to actively support the partner with the necessary information and procedures to implement the project in accordance with regulations./.