Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Phan Huy Ngoc meets with the Swiss delegation
Delivering his welcoming speech, Mr. Phan Huy Ngoc highlighted Tuyen Quang’s socio-economic development achievements and expressed sincere appreciation for the valuable support provided by the Swiss government and Swiss organizations in recent years, particularly through the “Swiss Tourism for Sustainable Development in Vietnam” project. The initiative has helped the province strengthen sustainable tourism management capacity, develop community-based tourism models, promote local destinations, and advance the adoption of international standards in destination management. In addition, Tuyen Quang has received more than 3 billion VND (approximately 115,000 USD) in aid from the Swiss Green Cross organization to support people with disabilities in the province. Chairman Phan Huy Ngoc expressed hope that Tuyen Quang would continue to receive attention, cooperation, and support from the Swiss government, agencies, organizations, and individuals in the years ahead.
Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Phan Huy Ngoc delivers welcoming speech at the courtesy meeting
Members of the Swiss Embassy delegation attend the meeting in Tuyen Quang
Ambassador Thomas Gass said he was deeply touched by the warm and gracious welcome extended by Tuyen Quang’s leaders. He praised the spirit of openness and mutual trust that has shaped cooperation between the two sides and commended the province for successfully implementing the “Swiss Tourism for Sustainable Development in Vietnam” project. Ambassador Gass said the meeting provided a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, strengthen connections, and expand cooperation in areas of shared interest - particularly in promoting sustainable tourism development.
Delegates pose for a group photo after the meeting
Ramla Khalidi, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Vietnam, also praised the strong cooperation and active participation of local businesses and residents in implementing community-based tourism projects in Tuyen Quang, particularly in Lo Lo Chai Village. Building on the success of that model, the project is now focusing on developing Ban Khum Community Tourism Village (Quang Binh), with the goal of gradually transforming it into one of the world’s leading cultural tourism destinations. Khalidi expressed hope that Tuyen Quang’s leaders would continue to support the program and remain committed to ensuring the project’s success in the coming years.
Nguyen Thanh Hieu
Vietnamese source: Tuyen Quang online
