The imprint of Phu Tho's foreign affairs in 2022
1. In 2022, Phu Tho province was awarded the Development Medal by the Government of Lao PDR, and Hung Vuong University was the Third Class Labor Medal by the President of Laos PDR.
2. After the Covid pandemic was basically controlled, from the second quarter of 2022, Phu Tho province actively organized working delegations, promoted investment and trade, and sought export markets in the Americas, Europe, and ASEAN countries.
3. The foreign activities of the province were intensified in 2022. Phu Tho province has invited, welcomed, and worked with delegations of ambassadors, international organizations, and extensive business groups to visit, work and learn about cooperation and investment opportunities in Phu Tho.
4. Phu Tho province reached the top 10 provinces with the highest export growth in 2022; attracting the FDI project and ranked 14/63 in the whole country. The value of INGOs aid mobilization also doubled compared to 2021.
5. In 2022, for the first time, Phu Tho will host a qualifying group and a semi-final match in men's football at the 31st SEA Games, qualifying for the Asian Championship U17, and the international exchange of U20... The events have contributed to promoting the image of the beautiful and friendly Ancestral Land with international friends.
6. On the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Laos (1962-2022), Phu Tho province hands over the Malaria Treatment Center to Luang Namtha Provincial Hospital (Lao People's Democratic Republic). The center was built with the non-refundable aid of Phu Tho province to Luang Namtha province with a total value of 10 billion VND.
7. On October 21, 2022, a member of Crystal International Group, YI DA Vietnam Co., Ltd established the Party Committee (under the Party Committee of Cam Khe district). This is the first FDI enterprise in Phu Tho that established the Party Committee.
8. According to the Party and State diplomacy, in 2022, people's foreign affairs will be enhanced with events such as the Korean Speech Contest, an online contest to learn about ASEAN, and practical events to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Vietnam-Korea diplomacy and the 55th founding anniversary of ASEAN.
9. The work with Vietnamese overseas is recognized with the reception of 30 typical expatriates from 16 countries and territories to offer incense at the historical relic site. Citizens in Ukraine and Phu Tho people in other countries because of different circumstances, needing to return to the country, were supported to return home safely.
10. In 2022, administrative reform related to foreign affairs has many new features. Notably, the regulation on decentralization of corps management to party members. The time and procedures were also shortened and simplified, actively contributing to the breakthrough in improving the business investment environment of Phu Tho province.