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On April 22, Vu Dai Thang, a member of the Politburo, Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, and Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee, hosted Kang Kum Sil, Korea’s Global Climate Envoy, and a delegation of Korean companies active in the environment and urban development sectors.
At the meeting, the Hanoi chairman said cooperation between Vietnam and Korea, and between Hanoi and Korean partners in particular, is developing positively—especially in urban governance, infrastructure development, and transportation. He noted that the Hanoi–Seoul relationship is deepening, particularly in urban governance and urban transportation infrastructure. He also highlighted Hanoi’s push to develop high-tech industries, with Hoa Lac High-Tech Park identified as a key innovation hub, adding that the area has already attracted active interest and cooperation from Korean partners.
The chairman said climate change, water pollution, and wastewater treatment are global challenges, particularly for cities and industrial zones. He expressed confidence that Hanoi still has room to cooperate with Korean partners in wastewater treatment, flood management on the Red River, and other environmental solutions.
On the Korean side, Kang Kum Sil said that during last year’s Seoul visit by General Secretary To Lam, Hanoi and Seoul signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Hoa Lac High-Tech Park. He said this agreement provides a foundation for Korean partners to participate in the park’s development.
Kang Kum Sil also affirmed that he is willing to serve as a bridge between Hanoi and Korean partners in water-resource management and wastewater treatment, including through Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water). He said the cooperation would support climate-change adaptation and contribute to the capital’s economic development.
At the meeting, Korean environmental companies—especially those involved in water-resource management and smart urban development—shared experiences and information with Hanoi representatives. The companies said they are ready to strengthen cooperation, jointly improve the environment, and contribute to the capital’s sustainable development.
On this occasion, the Hanoi chairman urged Korean companies to proactively engage with city agencies, particularly the Department of Agriculture and Environment and the Hoa Lac High-Tech Park Management Board, to jointly study and identify specific cooperation directions.
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