Vietnam is a bright example for nations in the world which are struggling for independence, freedom and equality.

President Christofias expressed his respect and admiration for Vietnam’s undaunted struggle for independence, freedom and national unification and hailed its recent achievements in the cause of national defence and development.

President Christofias emphasized that the Republic of Cyprus attaches much importance to strengthening the traditional ties of friendship and cooperation with Vietnam. He conveyed his best regards to Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang and other leaders on the occasion of the traditional Lunar New Year festival (Tet).

* Hai Duong fosters cooperation with Japanese city

The People’s Committee of the northern province of Hai Duong on January 14 hosted talks with leaders of Japan’s Kumatomo city. 

Three businesses of Kumatomo are operating three investment projects in Hai Duong, out of a total 38 Japanese-invested projects in the province. 

At the talks, Bui Thanh Quyen, Secretary of Hai Duong Party Central Committee said the visit of the delegation from Kumatomo city marked a new development in the relationship between the two localities. 

Quyen expressed his hope for more assistance and cooperation from Kumatomo city in agriculture and rural development and affirmed that Hai Duong will create favourable conditions for businesses from the city as well as from Japan to invest in the province. 

Mayor of Kumatomo city Koyama Seishi thanked the people of Vietnam for their precious aid in March 11 earthquake and tsunami. He said, Kumatomo city with its strengths in agriculture, fishery, electronics, semi-conductor industry and tourism, is willing to share experience with Hai Duong. The city will carry out surveys and investment activities in the province in both industry and agriculture.

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