(VNF) - At the meeting with leaders of the foreign affairs office of Tibet (China), Chairman of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Vu Xuan Hong expressed the hope that mutual understanding between Vietnam and the region would be strengthened in the coming time.

VUFO Chairman Vu Xuan Hong and the delegation arrived in Chengdu, Sichuan, June 26^th to begin their official 5-day visit to China.

In Chengdu, the chairman met with the leader of Sichuan Provincial Committee. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the basic situation of foreign affairs and economics – society.

Chairman Vu Xuan Hong met the leader of Sichuan Provincial committee

The two sides hoped to continue promoting cooperation in the field of tourism. In recent years, the number of Sichuan tourists to Nha Trang (Vietnam) has skyrocketed. Both sides also noted that the potential in this area should be promoted.Leaving Sichuan, Chairman Vu Xuan Hong and the delegation headed to Tibet. Receiving and welcoming the delegation at the airport were the Tibetan foreign affairs leadership.

The delegation of VUFO took photos with officials of Sichuan province

In an intimate atmosphere, Tibetan foreign affairs leadership presented a general introduction of the region to the delegation. Accordingly, the land can be generalized in a few words: ancient, high (4000m above sea level), mysticism (mystical Buddhism), new (newly developing) and pure (clean water and clean air).

VUFO Chairman met the leader of Foreign Affairs Office of Tibet

At the meeting, Chairman Vu Xuan Hong expressed his pleasure at the development of Tibet’s economy in recent years. Chairman Hong also hoped that after this visit, the mutual understanding between Vietnam and Tibet would be strengthened.

According to the schedule, the delegation will visit and work in the Tibet Autonomous Region for two days, then head to Beijing./.

Ha Thuong ( Translated by Ha Thuong )