Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and the Prime Minister of the Netherlands ride bikes around the streets of Hanoi.

On the morning of November 2nd, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte rode bicycles to explore the cultural space of the streets and admire the autumn colors of Hanoi.

Bicycles are a common and familiar means of transport in both Vietnam and the Netherlands. Cycling is a simple habit that reflects an energy-saving lifestyle, harmonizing with nature, and is a part of daily life for the Dutch today. In Hanoi - the thousand-year-old capital of culture, the City of Peace, autumn is the most beautiful season of the year, making it very suitable for outdoor activities such as cycling to enjoy the streets.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the Dutch Prime Minister cycled along the roads through the streets surrounding the Thang Long Imperial Citadel area, including: Hung Vuong, Phan Dinh Phung, Nguyen Tri Phuong, Dien Bien Phu,...

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Cycling under the cool green trees and peaceful street corners, the two Prime Ministers enjoyed the fresh, sacred, and elegant atmosphere under Hanoi's autumn sky; while engaging in friendly conversation and sharing stories and issues of mutual interest.

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Earlier that morning, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a welcoming ceremony for Prime Minister Mark Rutte's official visit to Vietnam. The two Prime Ministers had a very successful discussion. During the visit, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will witness the signing of documents and attend economic forums aimed at concretizing the cooperation agreements between the two countries.

This is Prime Minister Mark Rutte's third official visit to Vietnam since he took office as Prime Minister of the Netherlands. Prime Minister Mark Rutte expressed gratitude for the respectful and warm reception from Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, the Government, and the people of Vietnam; reaffirming that the Netherlands values its relationship with Vietnam, appreciates its potential, and desires to further promote cooperation with Vietnam in various fields.

Source: https://vtv.vn/chinh-tri/thu-tuong-...g-dap-xe-dao-pho-ha-noi-20231102115441703.htm