Standing Vice Chairman of the Quang Ninh People's Council Nguyen Hong Duong met Monday with a delegation from the Cheongju City Council in South Korea to discuss cooperation in cultural heritage preservation, tourism and economic development.
The delegation was led by Lim Eunseong, Chairwoman of the Cheongju City Council in North Chungcheong Province.
Welcoming the delegation, Duong outlined Quang Ninh's socioeconomic development and the work of the city's People's Council.
He proposed that the two councils maintain regular delegation exchanges and share information and experience in developing policies and allocating resources for cultural heritage preservation.
He also called for closer cooperation in environmental protection, tourism destination management and efforts to link heritage conservation with economic development and local livelihoods.
Duong said stronger connections between specialized agencies and heritage management organizations could help both cities promote their distinctive cultural traditions.
During the meeting, the two sides exchanged experience in the organization and operation of local elected councils.
They also discussed their respective strengths and opportunities for cooperation in culture, tourism and marine economic development.
Other areas of discussion included promoting local agricultural products and expanding connections to support their distribution and sales.
Speaking at the meeting, Lim thanked Quang Ninh's leaders for their warm welcome and expressed appreciation for the city's development achievements.
She highlighted the importance of exchanges between the two elected councils and said such activities could help strengthen mutual understanding.
Lim expressed hope that both sides would maintain closer ties and continue sharing experience in council operations.
She said further cooperation would help deepen the friendship and partnership between Quang Ninh and Cheongju.
