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Vietnamese provinces court Bulgarian investment with strategic business forum
Tay Ninh and Thanh Hoa provinces have signaled their intent to deepen economic ties with Bulgaria, with provincial leaders and companies from both nations signing preliminary agreements at a bilateral business forum held in Sofia this week.
LSN Vietnam ·
Provincial delegations from Tay Ninh and Thanh Hoa attended the Bulgaria-Vietnam Business Forum on October 22, hosted jointly by the Vietnamese Embassy in Sofia and the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The gathering brought together government officials and business representatives from both countries to explore new avenues for commercial cooperation.
Several letters of intent were signed during the forum, reflecting growing interest in bilateral trade and investment opportunities. The discussions centered on agriculture and agricultural research, sectors where Vietnamese provinces see potential for substantive collaboration with Bulgarian counterparts.
The forum underscores Vietnam and Bulgaria's commitment to converting their Strategic Partnership into concrete economic results. Agricultural cooperation emerged as a priority area, with participants exploring possibilities for joint research initiatives and training programs that could benefit producers and businesses in both nations.
Official delegations from the two provinces are expected to follow up with Bulgarian business partners and government agencies to advance the agreements reached during the Sofia meeting. The engagement reflects broader efforts by Vietnamese provinces to diversify their international economic partnerships and attract investment from Central and Eastern European sources.