FNF: Bringing the spirit of “freedom, responsibility and creativity” into cooperative activities in Vietnam

FNF: Mang tinh thần “tự do, trách nhiệm và sáng tạo” vào các hoạt động hợp tác tại Việt Nam

Ms. Vanessa Steinmetz, Chief Representative of FNF Vietnam, spoke at the event. (Photo: Dinh Hoa)

Speaking at the event, Ms. Vanessa Steinmetz, Chief Representative of FNF Vietnam, said that over the years, FNF has been a partner of Vietnam in the fields of innovation, governance, enhancing economic competitiveness and sustainable development. Through cooperation with Vietnamese partners, the organization has implemented many projects such as: Vietnam Annual Economic Report in collaboration with the University of Economics - Vietnam National University, Hanoi; initiatives with the Vietnam Federation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) to improve the business environment, promote fair competition for small and medium enterprises; women's empowerment projects with the Center for Women's Development (CWD), helping to improve digital and communication skills for female entrepreneurs. According to Ms. Steinmetz, these initiatives have turned policy dialogue into concrete actions, bringing benefits to the community and businesses in Vietnam.

During its operations in Vietnam, FNF has cooperated with local authorities in many provinces and cities in Vietnam, thereby contributing to policy discussions on economic and legal reforms and sustainable urban development. Ms. Steinmetz emphasized that although FNF's operations in Vietnam have ended, the publications, projects and cooperative relationships built over the past time will continue to be the foundation for dialogue and cooperation in the future.

Vice President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations , Vice Chairman of the Committee for Foreign Non-Governmental Organization Affairs Nguyen Ngoc Hung (far left) presents a souvenir to FNF Vietnam. (Photo: Dinh Hoa)

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Vice President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations and Vice Chairman of the Committee for Foreign Non -Governmental Organization Affairs, highly appreciated the contributions of FNF in nearly 15 years of operation in Vietnam. He said that FNF not only effectively implemented many projects but also built a network of trusted partners, contributing to promoting understanding, cooperation and sustainable development between Vietnam and Germany.

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Hung thanked FNF for accompanying Vietnam in many fields, bringing the spirit of "freedom, responsibility and creativity" into cooperation activities; at the same time, affirmed that the legacy that FNF left behind is the friendship and sincere attachment between FNF and Vietnamese partners.

Ms. Tran Thi Thanh Thuy, Vice President of Lao Cai Provincial Women's Union, spoke at the event. (Photo: Dinh Hoa)

Ms. Tran Thi Thanh Thuy, Vice President of Lao Cai Provincial Women's Union, said that thanks to the support of FNF, many female officials of the province have had the opportunity to access new knowledge such as the environment, information technology applications and digital transformation. FNF's programs to improve women's leadership capacity, promote gender equality, support economic development, start-ups and sustainable development have contributed to spreading the spirit of creativity, confidence and aspiration of women in Lao Cai province. Ms. Tran Thi Thanh Thuy expressed her hope that FNF will always remember the image of a friendly, hospitable Vietnam and the affection that the Vietnamese people have for the organization.

Source: https://thoidai.com.vn/fnf-mang-tinh-than-tu-do-trach-nhiem-va-sang-tao-vao-cac-hoat-dong-hop-tac-tai-viet-nam-217620.html