Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi Province Signs Friendship Exchange Agreement with Ha Long City, Vietnam

Gwangju City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Bang Se-hwan) announced on the 17th that it has signed a friendship exchange agreement to establish a friendly cooperative relationship with Ha Long City, Vietnam.

Mayor Bang Se-hwan of Gwangju City (right) is holding the agreement document and posing for a commemorative photo after signing a friendship exchange agreement to establish a friendly cooperative relationship with Ha Long City, Vietnam. Provided by Gyeonggi Gwangju City

This agreement was made at the proposal of Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam, and the two cities, sharing the commonality of being UNESCO World Heritage cities, formed a consensus for friendly cooperation and joint development. They agreed to promote mutual development through exchanges in various fields such as administration, human resources, culture, and tourism in the future.

Gwangju City designated December 6 as "Vietnam Day" in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of Korea-Vietnam diplomatic relations and the visit of the Vietnamese President in 2022. Every year, it holds commemorative ceremonies with the Vietnamese community. The efforts to foster friendly relations with Vietnam have culminated in this meaningful agreement.

Ha Long City, Vietnam, is the central city of Quang Ninh Province and serves as the cultural, economic, and political center located in northeastern Vietnam. It is home to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. Ha Long Bay was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world's seven natural wonders in 1994. Located in the Tonkin Gulf, it consists of about 1,900 large and small islands.

Gwangju City is also a patriotic region that houses Namhansanseong Fortress, which was registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 2014. Based on cultural similarities, the two cities are expected to have high potential for mutual development in the future.

Mayor Bang Se-hwan said, "As we have formed a precious bond as sister cities with Ha Long City, Vietnam, which holds a UNESCO World Heritage site, we will discover various exchange fields such as administration, culture, tourism, and economy to establish a foundation for mutual growth and development."

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