(VOVworld) – Hanoi wants to further cooperation and investment by France in transportation, urban planning, culture, and education. Nguyen The Thao, Chairman of Hanoi's People Committee, expressed this hope on Wednesday while welcoming French Ambassador Jean-Noel Poirier.

Chairman of Hanoi's People Committee Nguyen The Thao met with French Ambassador (Photo: baomoi.com)

Thao urged France to give greater technical and financial assistance to the Long Bien bridge restoration project. Poirier promised to help Hanoi speed up the project.