As part of Hanoi's 2024 international relations agenda, a high-level delegation led by Nguyen Thi Tuyen, Member of the Party Central Committee and Standing Vice Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, is visiting Egypt and South Africa from October 24 to November 1, 2024.

The Hanoi Vice Party Chief and delegates at the event. 

This visit aims to strengthen and expand Hanoi’s ties with other capitals around the world, focusing on mutual exchanges and collaboration in tourism, investment promotion, trade, and cultural industries. By fostering these partnerships, Hanoi hopes to reinforce political trust and promote people-to-people connections.

In Egypt, Hanoi partnered with the Vietnamese Embassy to host the “Hanoi-Egypt 2024 Investment, Trade, Tourism, and Business Connection Forum” on October 24. Opening the forum, Vice Secretary Tuyen highlighted the strong foundation established between Vietnam and Egypt in investment, trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. She emphasized that these achievements provide an excellent basis for expanding Hanoi-Egypt relations further. The forum underscored Hanoi’s favorable business environment, presenting the city as a safe and attractive destination for Egyptian investment, aiming to deepen trade and tourism links between Hanoi and Egypt.

"Hanoi greatly values Egyptian businesses and is committed to offering ideal conditions for their investments and operations in our city, known as a 'City of Peace' and a 'Creative City,’” said Vice Secretary Tuyen. Mohamed Hedaya, a senior representative of the Giza Chamber of Commerce, noted the cultural and historical ties between Egypt and Vietnam, celebrating their resilient relationship. The recent cooperation agreement between Hanoi and Cairo further highlights this growing partnership. Today’s forum, he said, is an invaluable opportunity for Egyptian and Cairo-based businesses to network, exchange ideas, and learn more about Hanoi and Vietnam’s investment environment, policies, and opportunities.

The forum included lively discussions on investment potential in sectors like pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and ways to boost bilateral trade. Egyptian businesses showed a strong interest in fostering meaningful cooperation with Hanoi, eager to explore new opportunities.

During their visit, the Hanoi delegation also met with the Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt. Ambassador Nguyen Huy Dung provided an overview of Vietnam-Egypt relations, outlining key joint projects and potential areas for further collaboration with Hanoi. Vice Secretary Tuyen commended the Embassy’s work in advancing Vietnam-Egypt relations through high-profile events and initiatives and expressed her hope that the Embassy would continue to facilitate exchanges at various levels. She encouraged efforts to boost tourism, trade, and investment between Hanoi and Cairo, as well as to support the Vietnamese community in Egypt and neighboring regions for stable, secure livelihoods.

Ambassador Dung reaffirmed the Embassy’s dedication to deepening the Hanoi-Cairo partnership, contributing to practical and impactful cooperation between Vietnam and Egypt.

Additionally, the Hanoi delegation explored significant cultural heritage sites and historical preservation initiatives in Cairo, seeking to learn from Egypt’s experience to support Hanoi’s tourism development efforts.

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