The conference’s joint statement affirmed decentralised cooperation needs to be enhanced and expanded between Vietnam and France ’s localities.
The two sides agreed to strengthen and expand cooperation in various sectors, especially in health, education and training, science and technology, and urban planning and development.
They also agreed to propose their governments to facilitate the bilateral cooperation.
The two sides reached agreement on the setting up of an information channel to support and share cooperation experiences among localities in implementing their commitments.
The conference will continue to be held once every three years, with localities of both countries taking turn to be the host.
The next conference will be held in Brest province of Bretagne region, France./.
