Hanoi friendship cycling journey held to promote green practices

A friendship cycling journey took place in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem district on December 11 with a view to raising public awareness of environmental protection.

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The event, drawing nearly 300 Vietnamese and international participants, was held by the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations (HAUFO) and local authorities.

Participants cycle on a street around Hoan Kiem Lake on December 11.

In her opening remarks, Nguyen Lan Huong, President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hanoi and President of HAUFO, said developing a “bright, green, clean, beautiful, and civilized” capital city remains one of the consistent targets of Hanoi.

Such activities as the cycling journey aim to improve the awareness among local residents and foreigners living in the city about environmental protection and climate change response, and encourage the use of bicycles and other green transport vehicles to help achieve sustainable development, she added.

Highly valuing the event, Venezuelan Ambassador to Vietnam Tatiana Pugh Moreno affirmed diplomatic corps and international organizations’ pledge to work closely with HAUFO to strengthen friendship among countries and contribute to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.

On this occasion, the organizing board presented bicycles to five disadvantaged students with outstanding academic results to support their learning efforts.

Source: VNA