Promoting cooperation between Hue City and the Philippines

Mr. Le Tri Thanh, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairman of the City People’s Committee, introduced Hue’s potential for cooperation

At the reception, Chairman Le Tri Thanh welcomed Ambassador Francisco Noel R. Fernandez III and his delegation on their visit to Hue. He also spoke highly of the positive progress in the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and the Philippines. He expressed his hope that the two sides would further strengthen connections and expand cooperation in areas of potential and strength.

According to information presented at the working session, Hue and the Philippines have achieved several cooperation outcomes in culture, education, trade, and tourism in recent time. Philippine art troupes have regularly participated in Hue Festival since 2014, while Hue University has signed cooperation agreements with 5 Philippine universities. In 2025, Hue’s exports to the Philippine market reached USD 36.29 million. During the first 8 months of 2026, the city welcomed 2,888 Philippine visitors staying overnight, an increase of approximately 25% year-on-year.

Speaking at the working session, Ambassador Francisco Noel R. Fernandez III expressed his pleasure at visiting Hue, and wished to promote cooperation between the two sides, particularly as Vietnam and the Philippines look ahead to the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

Regarding future cooperation orientations, Hue City aims to step up investment and trade promotion and business connections; strengthen tourism promotion and develop tours and travel routes tailored to the Philippine market, as well as expanding cooperation in training, lecturer and student exchanges, and scientific research.

Both sides agreed to continue maintaining exchanges and connections, and to gradually turn practical areas of cooperation into concrete actions in line with each side’s potential, strengths, and needs.