Hanoi collaborates and establishes ties with Asahikawa City, Japan.

DNHN - The leaders of Hanoi and Asahikawa, cognizant of their shared characteristics, have conveyed their aspiration to fully leverage this unique partnership, encompassing not only the domain of architecture but also the sectors of education and tourism.

Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen met with the Mayor of Asahikawa City (Japan), Mr. Hirosuke Imazu, on November 16 in the afternoon, to discuss issues of cooperation that are mutually beneficial.

Situated in the heart of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan, the city of Asahikawa is renowned for its creative design industry and handicraft development. Mayor Hirosuke Imazu stated that Asahikawa is committed to expanding this industry by developing craft products and concepts that are exceptionally artistic, innovative, and practical.

Mayor Imazu further underscored Hanoi's immense potential in the realm of design, which is characterized by a distinctive fusion of Western and Eastern influences. With the expectation that collaboration would be enhanced, particularly in the realm of design, he desired Hanoi's attendance at the 2024 UNESCO Creative Cities Network Conference in Asahikawa.

Nguyen Manh Quyen, vice chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee, welcomed attendees and pledged his support for the preservation and development of traditional culture, particularly in the handicraft industry. Arts and crafts.

Greater than 6,000 relics and 1,300 craft villages, which account for 56% of the nation's total craft villages, contribute to Hanoi's rich cultural heritage and provide ample opportunity to expand cooperation in this area.

To foster collaboration, the Hanoi People's Committee Vice Chairman designated the Department of Foreign Affairs as the primary research entity to identify opportunities and establish specific cooperation objectives about the connection of design-focused associations, businesses, and craft villages.

Both leaders of Hanoi and Asahikawa conveyed their aspiration to fully leverage the unique relationship between the two locales, with an eye not only to the design sector but also to the expansion of tourism and education. as well as culture.

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