The delegation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs worked in Quang Tri and Quang Binh provinces.

Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet and the delegation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs worked in Quang Tri and Quang Binh provinces.

From April 1-3, a working delegation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs led by Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet and Heads of Vietnamese representative agencies abroad appointed in 2024 visited and worked in Quang Tri and Quang Binh provinces.

At the working sessions with leaders of the People's Committees, representatives of departments and enterprises of Quang Tri and Quang Binh provinces, the delegation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs heard information about the socio-economic situation and foreign affairs results of the two provinces in recent times.

Leaders of Quang Tri and Quang Binh provinces both acknowledged and appreciated the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' support for the province and hoped that in the coming time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would continue to pay attention, support and help localities in implementing international cooperation activities, attracting resources for investment, development and solving humanitarian and social issues.

Regarding specific proposals, Quang Tri province proposed support for expanding the establishment of cooperative relations with localities in the region and the world; organizing a conference to introduce Quang Tri 2025; accessing and mobilizing aid from international organizations and foreign non-governmental organizations in supporting victims of Agent Orange, people with disabilities, education, health, environment and climate change response; promoting the image, people, culture, tourism; searching for missing Vietnamese soldiers, and overcoming the consequences of war bombs and mines.

Quang Binh provincial leaders proposed to support the connection and introduction of foreign investors in the fields of logistics, industry, agriculture, forestry and fisheries, implement ODA projects in the area, and cooperate in developing tourism and service projects associated with the cave tourism strengths of the World Natural Heritage Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park.

Representatives of the two localities also requested that the Heads of Vietnamese representative agencies abroad increase exchanges, guidance and support to effectively connect with partners, promote the potential and advantages of the province, and help access timely information from the areas in charge.

Speaking at the meetings, Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet acknowledged and highly appreciated the foreign relations results that Quang Tri and Quang Binh provinces have achieved in recent times.

Deputy Minister Do Hung Viet suggested that in the coming time, the two provinces should further promote the achieved results, effectively exploit the geographical and economic position and available potential, focus on attracting investment and resources in areas of strength. The Deputy Minister also suggested that the two provinces pay attention to consolidating the organizational apparatus, improving the quality and capacity of the staff working in local foreign affairs.

Affirming that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Vietnamese representative agencies abroad will always accompany and provide the best support for Quang Tri and Quang Binh, Deputy Minister Do Hung Viet requested ambassadors and consuls general to base on local "orders" to find suitable investors and international partners, deploy activities to promote OCOP products as well as introduce and promote the localities.

Deputy Minister Do Hung Viet and US Ambassador Marc Knapper visited the site of cooperation in mine clearance and searching for US soldiers missing in action in Huong Hoa, Quang Tri.

Also within the framework of the working trip, Deputy Minister Do Hung Viet and US Ambassador Marc Knapper visited the site of cooperation in mine clearance and search for US soldiers missing in action (MIA) in Huong Hoa, Quang Tri.

Deputy Minister Do Hung Viet and Ambassador Marc Knapper emphasized the significance of cooperation in overcoming the consequences of war between the two countries, contributing to building trust, normalizing and developing the bilateral relationship to the current level of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

The delegation offered incense and flowers to pay tribute to the heroic martyrs.

In addition, the delegation also visited, offered incense and flowers to pay tribute to heroic martyrs at Quang Tri Citadel, Road 9 Martyrs Cemetery and the tomb of General Vo Nguyen Giap.

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