Promoting cooperation between Guangxi (China) and Nghe An on transportation

Working scene. Photo by Thanh Le

At the meeting, representatives of the Department of Foreign Affairs informed the working delegation about the development situation of Nghe An province and the cooperation situation with China.

Of which, export turnover to the Chinese market in 2017 reached 339.02 million USD, accounting for 48.7% of Nghe An's total export turnover of goods with main items being fresh fruits, wood chips, limestone, textiles, seafood, etc.

Nghe An has been cooperating with Hunan province, Zhuang autonomous region, Guangxi province, China since 2010.

The highlight in the relationship between Nghe An and Guangxi is the establishment of friendly relations between Nam Dan - the hometown of President Ho Chi Minh and Tinh Tay district, Bach Sac city in 2015.

Currently, Vinh city and Liuzhou city (Guangxi province) are establishing friendly cooperation relations between the two sides.

The two sides regularly send delegations of leaders to visit and work with each other. Guangxi Province offers a number of full undergraduate and master's scholarships to Nghe An students to study at universities in Guangxi.

A working delegation from Guangxi province explores cooperation in the fields of transportation and logistics services. Photo: Thanh Le

At the meeting, the two sides exchanged information and sought cooperation opportunities in the fields of road, rail, seaport and border gate transportation to connect Nghe An - Guangxi; logistics services to transport goods in the fastest, most convenient and cost-saving way; and at the same time promote trade cooperation between Nghe An - China in general and Nghe An - Guangxi in particular.

Leaders of the Provincial Department of Foreign Affairs presented a souvenir to Ms. Vi Du - Deputy Head of the Foreign Affairs Office - Overseas Affairs of the Zhuang ethnic group, Guangxi province, China. Photo by Thanh Le

At the same time, the two sides agreed to organize visits, increase delegation exchanges, cultural and friendly exchanges, grant scholarships, and promote trade, investment and tourism cooperation.