The press conference (Source: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – The Finnish Embassy inVietnam and ActionAid Vietnam will hold a workshop on forestation and timbertrade on November 24 to encourage public participation in forest management andpoverty reduction.
The workshop forms part of activities to celebrate 100 years of Finland’sindependence (December 6, 1917-2017), said Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam KariKahilouto at a press conference in Hanoi on November 23.
The Finnish Embassy will also coordinate with the Hanoi People’s Committee tohold a tree planting ceremony at the intersection of Tran Thai Tong, Ton ThatThuyet and Pham Van Bach streets on November 25, the diplomat said.
The 100 trees to be planted demonstrate 100 years of Finland’s independence aswell as the close friendship between Vietnam and Finland. The event will alsocontribute to Hanoi’s effort to build a green and sustainable city.
Other activities include a ceremony on November 27 to announce the VietnameseMinistry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s decision to issue the ForestResources Monitoring System, the ambassador said. -VNA
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