Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Duc Trung warmly received the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Vietnam

Also receiving the delegation were comrade Le Ngoc Hoa - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, leaders of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Health, Office of the Provincial People's Committee, and Vinh University.

Comrade Nguyen Duc Trung - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee welcomed Mr. Wojciech Gerwel - Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Vietnam. Photo: Pham Bang

Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Duc Trung emphasized that Nghe An province is very pleased to welcome the delegation of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland led by Mr. Wojciech Gerwel.Head of delegation visiting and working in Nghe An.

The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee provided an overview of the province's natural conditions as well as socio-economic development results in 2021 to the Ambassador and the working delegation. Over the past 2 years, Nghe An, along with the whole country and many countries around the world, has been severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Faced with the complicated developments of the pandemic, Nghe An province has closely followed the Central Government's direction and implemented it proactively, flexibly, adaptively and effectively.

Overview of the reception of the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Vietnam during his visit and work in Nghe An. Photo: Pham Bang

ArriveCurrently, the vaccination rate in the whole province is 98% for people who received 1 dose; 72% for people who received 2 doses; the patient death rate is among the lowest in the country at about 0.57%.Besides, the province has implemented many solutions to restore and develop the economy and in 2021, the socio-economic development results of Nghe An province achieved a number of important results.

Regarding the cooperative relationship between Poland and Nghe An province, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee also said that over the years, the Polish Embassy has always provided Nghe An province with valuable aid..This time,The Polish Embassy also donated two ventilators to Nghe An General Friendship Hospital.

"This is a very meaningful gift, contributing to the care and treatment of patients in the province and the North Central region, especially during the time affected by the epidemic, this gift becomes even more meaningful," the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee affirmed.

Comrade Nguyen Duc Trung - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and Mr. Wojciech Gerwel - Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Vietnam had a friendly exchange. Photo: Pham Bang

Emphasizing that in the coming time, Nghe An province hopes to continue receiving help and support from the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Vietnam, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee proposed and recommended 3 issues to the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland in Vietnam.

Firstly, we would like to request the Ambassador to connect and introduce Polish universities and medical and pharmaceutical research institutes to Vinh Medical University for cooperation and exchange of medical and pharmaceutical training through activities such as granting scholarships, organizing specialized training or seminars, sharing experiences, etc.

At the same time, continue to sponsor Nghe An General Hospital with medical equipment, support human resource training to improve the quality of medical examination and treatment. At the same time, request the Ambassador to introduce Polish enterprises to learn about investment and business in Nghe An, with investment projects with high added value, using modern technology, friendly to the environment.

Comrade Nguyen Duc Trung - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee presented a gift to Mr. Wojciech Gerwel - Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Vietnam. Photo: Pham Bang

Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Vietnam, Mr. Wojciech Gerwelthanked the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee for the warm welcome and valuable information. Affirming his love for Vietnam in general and Nghe An province in particular, the Ambassador said he was very surprised by the development of Vinh city in recent years. He was especially happy that many Vietnamese people have chosen Poland as a place to study and live.

Emphasizing that the relationship between Vietnam and Poland has been 71 years old, the two countries have many similarities, in the coming time Poland wants to continue to cooperate with Nghe An province in the field of health. At the same time, it wishes to continue to support Nghe An General Friendship Hospital - a symbol of friendship between the two countries.

Poland also hopes to continue to welcome more Vietnamese students to study. At the same time, it will promote cooperation opportunities with Vinh Medical University. Regarding the invitation to call for investment in Nghe An, the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Vietnam said that this information will be sent to Polish businesses./.