Vietnamese and Algerian localities set up twinning relations
VOV.VN - The local administrations of Batna province of Algeria and the Vietnamese province of Dien Bien consented to establish a twinning partnership between the two localities on August 28.
The signing ceremony was held in Batna province with the witness of Provincial Governor Mohamed Benmalek, Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh, and a delegation from Dien Ben province led by Le Thanh Do, deputy secretary of the provincial Party Committee and chairman of the provincial People's Committee.
Governor Benmalek said this represents the first agreement signed between two localities from Algeria and Vietnam. Dien Bien is known by many Algerians for the glorious Dien Bien Phu victory, which encouraged the national liberation movement of many countries around the world, adding that Algerians also have special affection for President Ho Chi Minh and General Vo Nguyen Giap.
For his part, Do highlighted various strengths and potential of Dien Bien and underscored the importance of the freshly-signed agreement to build co-operation development between the two provinces. He also voiced his hope that the two local administrations will materialise co-operation contents and devise practical plans and action plans.
He suggested that the two provinces strive to ramp up linkages in the fields of culture, sports, tourism, and delegation exchanges, as well as launching promotion activities.
Do also invited the host to visit Dien Bien in 2024 to mark the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory, as well as sending a business delegation to seek further investment co-operation opportunities in the province.
