The Huc bridge in Hoan Kiem Lake, one of popular destinations for international visitors in Hanoi. (Source: planetware.com)Hanoi (VNA)- During these days, Hanoi, where the second DPRK-USA Summit is taking place,is more bustling than ever and many of its residents also seem to be eager towelcome the event in their own ways.
Nguyen Huu Minh, a localretiree, took to the streets early on the morning of February 26 and did notforget to bring a camera with the hope of capturing the first images of theentourage of DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un arriving in Hanoi for the second summitwith US President Donald Trump which runs from February 27-28.
Minh cheerfully said itis a great honour for Hanoi to host the event, which is under internationalfocus over the past weeks.
“This is the first-everinternational peace summit held in the capital city. Vietnam’s position in theworld will be improved as we can organise the summit,” Minh told the VietnamNews Agency (VNA).
As a person of a countrythat underwent wars in the past, Minh actually understands the value of peaceand highly welcomes the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam.
“We strongly support thesummit in Hanoi. The most important thing is that security must be ensured. Ifa peace deal is reached, it would be a definitely successful event,” he said.
These days, Hanoi’s major streets are alsocleaner and more beautiful as they are decorated with the national flags of theDPRK, the US and the host Vietnam as well as flowers and posters. Hanoiauthorities want to take this occasion to deliver the images of the “City forPeace” – the title was recognized by UNESCO 20 years ago.
Nguyen Van Thinh, 83, aresident in the inner district of Dong Da district, has walked around Hoan KiemLake - one of Hanoi’s symbols - to feel the city’s atmosphere during these days.
“I feel very happy. It’s ahappiness of my whole life when witnessing the summit between the US and theDPRK taking place here. It is a great honour of the nation,” said Thinh, whowas born and lived in Hanoi for decades.
“With ensured security and friendlypeople, I hope more international friends will come to the city in the future,”he said.
Sharing the common feelings with manylocal people, Dinh Thi Kim Nhung in Thanh Xuan district hailed the preparationwork for the summit as it was well completed just in a short time.
“This is an honour of Hanoi which is recognizedas the city for peace. We are so eager. Everything has been well prepared in ashort time before the event takes place,” Nhung said.
Highlighting the nation’s pride to bechosen as the host of the summit, Nguyen Tien Thang, a student in Hanoi, hopedthat he can contribute a small part to helping Vietnam thrive further.
“Being part of younger generations, Iwould try my best to study in order to help the country develop further,” Thangsaid.
With a warm reception and favourableconditions for international delegations and reporters, Hanoi authorities andpeople want to promote the images of a beautiful city and a safe, hospitaldestination for foreign visitors.-VNA
Nguyen Huu Minh, a localretiree, took to the streets early on the morning of February 26 and did notforget to bring a camera with the hope of capturing the first images of theentourage of DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un arriving in Hanoi for the second summitwith US President Donald Trump which runs from February 27-28.
Minh cheerfully said itis a great honour for Hanoi to host the event, which is under internationalfocus over the past weeks.
“This is the first-everinternational peace summit held in the capital city. Vietnam’s position in theworld will be improved as we can organise the summit,” Minh told the VietnamNews Agency (VNA).
As a person of a countrythat underwent wars in the past, Minh actually understands the value of peaceand highly welcomes the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam.
“We strongly support thesummit in Hanoi. The most important thing is that security must be ensured. Ifa peace deal is reached, it would be a definitely successful event,” he said.
These days, Hanoi’s major streets are alsocleaner and more beautiful as they are decorated with the national flags of theDPRK, the US and the host Vietnam as well as flowers and posters. Hanoiauthorities want to take this occasion to deliver the images of the “City forPeace” – the title was recognized by UNESCO 20 years ago.
Nguyen Van Thinh, 83, aresident in the inner district of Dong Da district, has walked around Hoan KiemLake - one of Hanoi’s symbols - to feel the city’s atmosphere during these days.
“I feel very happy. It’s ahappiness of my whole life when witnessing the summit between the US and theDPRK taking place here. It is a great honour of the nation,” said Thinh, whowas born and lived in Hanoi for decades.
“With ensured security and friendlypeople, I hope more international friends will come to the city in the future,”he said.
Sharing the common feelings with manylocal people, Dinh Thi Kim Nhung in Thanh Xuan district hailed the preparationwork for the summit as it was well completed just in a short time.
“This is an honour of Hanoi which is recognizedas the city for peace. We are so eager. Everything has been well prepared in ashort time before the event takes place,” Nhung said.
Highlighting the nation’s pride to bechosen as the host of the summit, Nguyen Tien Thang, a student in Hanoi, hopedthat he can contribute a small part to helping Vietnam thrive further.
“Being part of younger generations, Iwould try my best to study in order to help the country develop further,” Thangsaid.
With a warm reception and favourableconditions for international delegations and reporters, Hanoi authorities andpeople want to promote the images of a beautiful city and a safe, hospitaldestination for foreign visitors.-VNA
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