 |
| Delegates on a tour of Trang An scenic complex (Photo: HNMO) |
In Hoa Lu ancient capital, the delegation visited the temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang and the temple of King Le Dai Hanh, listened to historical stories of the state capital Dai Co Viet, and offered incense to commemorate the kings.
They also visited Trang An landscape complex, an attractive destination in the World Cultural and Natural Heritage Complex. This scenic spot is a place to preserve and contain many wetland ecosystems, forests on limestone mountains, archaeological sites and historical and cultural relics.
Ms Virgine Rouquette, a delegate from Paris, France, shared her feeling that for those who come to Vietnam for the first time, experiencing the Trang An landscape complex is a great opportunity to admire the magic harmony and peace of nature. “Besides the success of the 12th Vietnam-France decentralised cooperation conference, the sideline programs on culture and tourism have left us with many good impressions," she said.
At the reception for the delegation, Chairman of Ninh Binh Provincial People's Committee Pham Quang Ngoc affirmed that the visit and survey of the delegation is a valuable opportunity for Ninh Binh province to introduce cultural and historical values, as well as the beauty and potential of the land and people of Ninh Binh to the Vietnamese and French delegates.
He also said that he hoped the good results of this field trip would contribute to the overall success of the 12th Vietnam-France decentralised cooperation conference, thereby further strengthening the cooperative and friendly relationship between Vietnam and France, between localities of the two countries, and Ninh Binh province with other provinces and cities across the country.
 |
| Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen emphasizes the impact of the field trip in the series of activities of the 12th Vietnam-France decentralised cooperation conference. (Photo: HNMO) |
Also at the reception, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen once again reiterated the achieved results and the success of the 12th Vietnam-France decentralised cooperation conference. The field trip to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and Trang An scenic complex is an unforgettable mark in the series of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam-France strategic partnership.
Ms Catherine Deroche, President of the Committee for Social Affairs, President of the Franco-Vietnamese Friendship Parliamentary Group in the French Senate, representative of the President of the French Senate, and leaders of Vietnamese and French localities, thanked Hanoi and Ninh Binh province for the warm welcome. She also affirmed that the visit to Ninh Binh province had achieved unexpected results, and hoped that French localities would have the opportunity to welcome the Vietnamese delegation in France, contributing to the history of diplomatic relations between the two countries./.