Speaking highly of the PCF’s activities, Hung said the PCF is one of the communist parties that have closest relations with the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), and always accompanies and assists the CPV in socialism building.

Vice Chairman of the municipal Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen The Hung (R) and Politburo member of the French Communist Party Jean Charles Nefgre.

He said Hanoi’s authorities will continue joint work to hold the ATP professional tennis tournament in Hanoi in 2020.

About environmental issues, Hung said Hanoi looks to build a clean waterworks meeting European standards towards the goal that 100 percent of local residents will be provided with clean water by 2020.

Over the past three years, Hanoi has changed its traditional garbage collection and treatment process, towards building waste-to-power plants instead of landfills, he said, adding that he hoped France will actively partner with the capital city in these fields.

Nefgre, for his part, said the PCF plays a role in promoting ties between the French government and other countries, as well as seeking common development orientations.

He mentioned cooperation opportunities in environmental hygiene, waste collection and treatment, clean water supply in Hanoi, and discussed the possibility to hold the ATP professional tennis tournament.

The PCF official expressed his wish to explore Hanoi’s demand for environmental pollution treatment.

According to him, French firms are interested in renewing Hanoi’s railway station so he wished that the municipal authorities would create favourable conditions to carry out projects in the field.

Over 3.4 billion VND invested in 2 concentrated systems for clean water supply

(BGO) – Implementing the Decision No.755 issued by the Prime Minister in 2013 about the policy to support the land for living and production, clean water for disadvantaged ethnic people and poor households in the special difficult communes and hamlets, this year Bac Giang province has mobilized over 3.4 billion VND (over 146,800 USD) to support Son Dong district to build two new concentrated systems of clean water supply.

 

Clean water facilities presented to Central Highlands provinces

The Ho Chi Minh City Border Guard and the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) chapter in Ho Chi Minh City on April 12-15 handed over four clean water facilities to the border guard forces and residents in the border areas of the Central Highlands provinces of Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Nong and Dak Lak.

 

Drinking water taps installed in Hanoi’s centre

In an effort towards a civilized, modern and smart city, Hanoi has installed free drinking water taps in some streets, which has received enthusiastic responses from tourists and local residents. 

 

Events look to enhance public awareness of water resources

A ceremony was held in Hanoi on March 22 to mark the World Water Day and start the Vietnam International Water Week, aiming to raise the public’s sense of responsibility towards the protection, sustainable exploitation and development of water resources.

 

Dong Ngu water puppetry village on its way to revive glory days of the past

With passionate enthusiasm and tremendous efforts, locals in Dong Ngu water puppetry village in Ngu Thai commune, Thuan Thanh district, Bac Ninh province, have sought a way to revive its glory days of the past, reaffirming the vitality of their ancestors’ age-old practice.

 

Source: VNA