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Following the opening ceremony, delegations from ASEAN countries and China engaged in a dialogue with the theme “ASEAN-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Dialogue: Achieving Prosperity through Innovation”, VNA reported.

August 12 marks the opening of the ASEAN-China week in Shanxi (China) (Photo: VNA).

In his speech, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sport and Tourism Ho An Phong stressed the role, importance and value of mutual learning, exchange, and cooperation, particularly in culture and people-to-people exchange. These elements are instrumental in strengthening connections, understanding, and friendship among ASEAN nations and China, contributing to the sustainable development and shared prosperity of the entire region and the world.

Also, Phong proposed a series of regular initiatives to bolster this vision, including exchange activities for young professionals in key cooperation areas such as politics-security, economy, and socio-culture under the form of seminars, discussions, forums, and festivals. Sharing experiences and best practices in policy-making, with a focus on youth workforce development is also important.

As part of the afternoon activities on the same day, the leader of the Vietnamese delegation also addressed the ASEAN-China exchange seminar on culture, tourism, and youth development. Within the framework of the ASEAN-China comprehensive strategic partnership and on the basis of the joint 5-year action plan between the two sides, he believed that the cooperation in culture, sports and tourism, with the central role of the youth, has become an important bright spot. Thanks to the exciting and diverse activities in recent times, they contributed to further deepening friendship and fine traditions between ASEAN and China, cited VNA.

Phong proposed promoting tourism, culture, and sports at major international events, upholding ASEAN-China cooperation in global and regional mechanisms related to these fields, aiming to refine international policies and regulations.

The Deputy Minister further highlighted the role of the ASEAN-China center in advancing tourism and showcasing the culture, countries, and people between the parties. He called for more experience-sharing activities between State management agencies, particularly in policy building, State management, and public-private partnership.

While in Shanxi, the Vietnamese delegation planned to join many activities such as the launch of the ASEAN-China Cultural Festival and prominent enterprises and cultural establishments visiting tour.

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