6th conference on non-concentrative cooperation between VN and French partners opened

01:06, 16/06/2005

(ĐN) – This morning of June 16, the 6th conference on non-concentrative cooperation between VN and French partners took place in Hue city. After passing 13 years, the ever- first conference is held in Vietnam. Accordingly, many regions in France are allowed to take initiative in cooperation establishment between these places and VN partners by French government.

Cat Tien National Park, one of projects being cooperated between Dong Nai and Rhône-Aples

(ĐN) – This morning of June 16, the 6th conference on non-concentrative cooperation between VN and French partners took place in Hue city. After passing 13 years, the ever- first conference is held in Vietnam . Accordingly, many regions in France are allowed to take initiative in cooperation establishment between these places and VN partners by French government. There were 400 delegates from 22 regions in France and representatives of Vietnamese partners being present at this conference. The Dong Nai delegation included 10 people who are leaders of the Provincial External Relation Office, relevant organizations having cooperation relationships with Rhône-Aples. The delegation is led by Huynh Van Toi as Vice Chairman of the Provincial Peoples’ Committee.

The 2-day conference entitled “To consolidate the cooperation relationship between VN and French partners for bilateral strong development” will evaluate results of mutually cooperated projects and discuss about difficulties to be involved in the process of cooperation as well as bring forward proposals how to gain best results in mutual cooperation on the following fields: development of the rural economy, urbanization, culture, education, health care, environment, administration as well as promoting further bilateral cooperation. Mr. Huynh Van Toi on behalf of the Dong Nai delegation will address a speech entitled “To promote bilateral cooperation for the economy development” at the conference.

At present, there are 657 projects being co-operated by VN and French partners throughout the country in which those of culture, environment, and scientific research are the major denomination. In particular, Dong Nai has established a cooperation relationship with Rhône-Aples since 1998 based on the following programs: construction of infrastructure for public health, education and training techniques, development of the economy, promotion of forest and veterinary development. Up to now, there are 8 over 9 mutually cooperated projects that have gained good results such as promotion of vocational training in Dong Nai Secondary Technical School , restoring forest heritage of Cat Tien National Park and so on. Especially, project of founded Sonadezi’s Technology and Business Administration College is remarkable. It is the first one among the national college system that adopts a new model of training students to qualify for working in enterprises and industrial zones.

H. Minh