The working session between HCM City's delegation and representatives from the government of New York City. — Photo courtesy of sggp.org.vn

HÀ NỘI — A delegation from HCM City led by Deputy Secretary of the municipal Party Committee and Chairwoman of the People's Council Nguyễn Thị Lệ had a meeting with representatives from the government of New York City on August 28 (local time), within the framework of their working visit to the US.

Welcoming the delegation, NYC Commissioner for International Affairs Edward Mermelstein said that relevant agencies were in the process of completing the draft of a memorandum of understanding on cooperation between the two cities to pave the way for subsequent actions.

The two cities shared numerous similarities and could intensify their collaboration in the coming time, he stressed.

Sharing the same view, Lệ said that as both were facing challenges related to urban management due to high population density, HCM City hoped to learn from New York City’s experience in these issues.

The US official affirmed that his city was willing to share its experience in establishing an international financial hub, progressing science and technology, and delivering high-quality workforce training with the largest economic hub of Việt Nam.

He also expressed his hope to enhance connections between the two cities’ entrepreneurs to bolster bilateral trade.

The HCM City delegation then held a working session with Hyun Kim from the UN Global Centre for Climate Mobility, in which they exchanged views on climate change, and the consequences of climate change, migration, and human resources training on economic development of nations and metropolises, including HCM City. — VNS