Ho Chi Minh City, Int'l Organisation of La Francophonie strengthen cooperation: On April 20, Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Bui Xuan Cuong received Regional Representative for Asia - Pacific of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) in Hanoi Edgar Doerig. (Photo: VNA)

At the meeting, Vice Chairman Cuong asked Edgar Doerrig to support the operation of cultural and French teaching centres in the city and at the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF).

He also called for support to activities between the city and French-speaking partners, France, and the community of French-speaking countries in fields.

For his part, Edgar Doerig said that OIF expects to further promote investment and trade activities between France and Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City.

Appreciating the potential of the city in cooperation with French-speaking partners, Edgar Doerrig said that, besides the traditional relationship in information technology, the two sides will continue to promote cooperation in agricultural production and exports.