Addressing the press conference, Director of the Hanoi Foreign Affairs Service Ha Van Que affirmed that the multi-faceted cooperation between Hanoi and Moscow for mutual benefits and development has been constantly developed. The growing ties were further enhanced by the Moscow Culture Days held in Hanoi in 2001 and the Hanoi Culture Days in Moscow in 2002.

The “Hanoi Days in Moscow” programme from July 16-23 will include a water puppet performance, a fashion show, a Vietnamese film show, song and dance performances and photo exhibitions.

Seminars to promote Hanoi-Moscow cooperation in investment, trade and tourism will be held, along with a ground breaking ceremony for the Hanoi-Moscow Cultural and Trade Centre.

The city official said that Hanoi hopes to draw Moscow businesses’ attention to urban design consultation and planning, construction of new residential areas and transportation.

Vice Director of the Moscow International Relations and External Economics Service Vladimir Lebed took the occasion to confirm that Moscow welcomes Vietnamese businesses and skilled Vietnamese workers to do business and work in the city.