The report presented at the Congress stated: “The Association will coordinate with Can Tho City to enlist the support of the Vietnamese Embassy and Consulate General in the US in the fields of trade, import-export, and agriculture, and signed agreements”.

Besides, the Association will support Can Tho City to contact and consider the possibility of cooperation in programs and projects in the fields of environmental technology, waste treatment, import, and export, calls for aid for small, localized projects, and support from Non-Governmental Organizations for NGOs projects, connect with the Association of Vietnamese Compatriots in the US.

Le Thi Thanh Giang, President of the Union of Friendship Organizations in Can Tho City, awarded the Medal "For peace and friendship between peoples" of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations to Prof. Dr. Ha Thanh Toan.

The Association will also coordinate with Can Tho University in calling for aid from FDI, ODA, and NGOs, taking advantage of scholarship sources, and businesses to conduct projects consistent with the development goals of the City and the Mekong Delta region, ensuring a safe life for the people of the City. In particular, the Association will strengthen relationships with localities, units, and organizations to promote and support socio-economic development, education, investment cooperation, and trade between Can Tho and US partners.

The Congress elected a new Executive Committee consisting of 17 members. Prof. Dr. Ha Thanh Toan, former President of Can Tho University, was re-elected President of the Vietnam - US Friendship Association of Can Tho City for the 2023 - 2028 term.

Speaking at the Congress, Tong Van Nhin, Standing Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Can Tho City, highly appreciated the results the Association has achieved in recent times, positively contributing to the common development in people-to-people diplomacy of the city.

He suggested that in the coming time, the Association continues to maintain, develop, and deepen the cooperative relationship with the US Consulate General and US partners; associate the Association's activities with the implementation of the Party and State's foreign policy in the spirit of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam - US.

In addition, the Association needs to continue to strengthen the twinning relationship and practical cooperation between Can Tho City and Riverside City through the exchange of delegations, organizing tours and cultural, artistic, physical training, and sports exchanges, calling on investors in Riverside City to seek cooperation and investment opportunities in Can Tho City.

The Association needs to proactively coordinate with Can Tho University, the City Union of Friendship Organizations, and US non-governmental organizations to promote the implementation of programs and projects consistent with the development goals of the City and the Mekong Delta region, supporting the well-being of local people in Can Tho City, especially the vulnerable.

Connections with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) should be strengthened to support the introduction and connection with USAID partners to develop cooperative programs and activities with Can Tho City, especially in the fields of prioritized areas such as climate change, public health, and education. The Association will also support businesses to have more information about economic cooperation with the US and enhance the promotion of Can Tho City's image to potential US investors and businesses.

At the Congress, the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) presented the Medal "For peace and friendship among peoples" to Prof. Dr. Ha Thanh Toan, President of the Vietnam - US Friendship Association of Can Tho City. The Association was also awarded a Certificate of Merit by VUFO for many positive contributions in people-to-people diplomacy for the term 2018 – 2023.

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