Stepping Up Investment Promotion in Greece, Bulgaria, and Turkey

In order to proactively integrate internationally, expand development space, and mobilize resources for socio-economic development, from September 25 to October 5, 2026, a Phu Tho provincial delegation led by Comrade Bui Duc Hinh — Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Council — conducted a friendly visit, investment promotion, and local advertising trip in Greece, Bulgaria, and Turkey.

Participating in the delegation were members of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee: Dinh Cong Thuc — Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee; Tran Viet Cuong — Director of the Department of Home Affairs; Nguyen Thi Thanh Huyen — Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Provincial Party Agencies; Comrade Dinh Cong Su — Member of the Provincial Party Committee and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, along with leaders of several provincial departments, sectors, and localities.

The delegation taking a commemorative photo with delegates at the exhibition booth showcasing Phu Tho province’s characteristic tea products at the Athens Tea and Coffee Festival (Greece).

During the working program, a prominent highlight was a series of activities promoting the locality and Phu Tho’s tea brand at the Athens Tea and Coffee Festival (Greece). The event was attended by numerous large international businesses and organizations.

Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Council Bui Duc Hinh along with the working delegation introducing Phu Tho’s characteristic tea products to international friends and partners at the Athens Tea and Coffee Festival (Greece).

As a key tea-producing region of the country, participating in the event allowed Phu Tho province to not only introduce its signature tea products but also convey a message about a locality rich in cultural identity, with high potential in high-tech agriculture, tourism, education, and trade.

This represents a methodical, modern approach following the orientation of “Diplomacy serving development”: Shifting from pure image promotion to connecting partners, building trust, and opening up practical economic cooperation opportunities.

Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Council Bui Duc Hinh presenting a souvenir from Phu Tho province to Ms. Greta Koleva — Governor of Pernik Province (Bulgaria).

In Bulgaria, the working delegation held talks with Ms. Greta Koleva — Governor of Pernik Province (a locality that signed a Friendship Cooperation Memorandum with Phu Tho province in October 2025) and worked with a delegation from Pernik city led by Mr. Stefan Erastv — Deputy Mayor.

Speaking at the talks, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Council Bui Duc Hinh outlined the socio-economic situation, potential, and broad development space of Phu Tho province.

Both sides agreed to boost cooperation in key sectors: Investment-trade connectivity, tourism, education and training, science and technology, and people-to-people exchanges; while leveraging the important bridge role of the Vietnamese community in Bulgaria.

Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Council Bui Duc Hinh and the working delegation taking a commemorative photo after the talks.

The delegation visiting cultural and historical institutions in Pernik province.

The delegation taking a commemorative photo with leaders of Pernik city.

The delegation conducting an on-site survey at LEMI TRAFO Group.

During the working program in Pernik province, the delegation conducted an on-site survey at LEMI TRAFO Group — a leading enterprise in manufacturing industrial electrical equipment; and worked with Mr. Zhivka Ivanov — Economic Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister of Bulgaria and Director of Galaxy Investment Group. Through this, prospects for cooperation in manufacturing industries, electrical equipment, and renewable energy were opened up.

On this occasion, the delegation met and encouraged Vietnamese workers currently employed at the factory.

Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Council Bui Duc Hinh presenting a gift to Mr. Zhivka Ivanov — Economic Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister of Bulgaria and Director of Galaxy Investment Group.

Working with the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey (DEIK) and local businesses, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Council Bui Duc Hinh emphasized: Phu Tho gives special priority to and welcomes high-tech investment projects, supporting industries, automotive component manufacturing, green energy, green production, and projects capable of deeply participating in global supply chains.

Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Council Bui Duc Hinh speaking at the working session with the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey (DEIK).

Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Council Bui Duc Hinh presenting a souvenir from Phu Tho province to leaders of the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey (DEIK).

Phu Tho provincial delegation alongside officials and staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Turkey and leaders/staff of the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey (DEIK).

The delegation requested DEIK to serve as a bridge introducing reputable Turkish conglomerates to study the investment environment in Phu Tho; promote market expansion for the province’s strong products such as tea, timber, and building materials; while coordinating the organization of direct investment and trade promotion forums between businesses from both sides.

Within the framework of the working trip, the delegation visited and worked with the Vietnamese Embassies in Greece, Bulgaria, and Turkey.

Expressing gratitude for the active support of the Embassies, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Council Bui Duc Hinh requested diplomatic representative bodies to continue playing a strategic bridge role: Supporting the province in deeply connecting with local authorities, business circles, and local investors; stepping up the promotion of Phu Tho’s potential and preferential policies, contributing to concretizing commitments into effective cooperation projects in the coming period.

The working trip to Greece, Bulgaria, and Turkey concluded successfully, contributing to consolidating traditional friendly relations and elevating the stature and image of Phu Tho province in the international arena. The achieved results serve as an important premise for the province to maintain connections and transform potential into practical resources, creating momentum for socio-economic development in the new era.

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