At the meeting, MPC Vice Chairman Dao Thanh Truong briefed the guests on socio-economic development of the city.

Bac Ninh municipal People's Committee Vice Chairman Dao Thanh Truong and Mr António Augusto Guterres exchange views during a working session.

Particularly, Bac Ninh secured its high growth momentum and attracted over 4.39 billion USD of foreign direct investment capital in the 10 months of 2026.

He added the city’s administrative reform index (PAR INDEX) achieved 91.47 points, ranking 9th out of 34 provinces and cities nationwide. The Satisfaction Index of Public Administrative Services (SIPAS) was reported at 79.08 percent.

Vice Chairman Dao Thanh Truong shares Bac Ninh's experience in administrative reform at the working session.

Bac Ninh provides online access to all 2,069 administrative procedures and after-hours support points in 100 percent of its communes and wards while applying AI to assist processing of 60 administrative procedures at commune-level one-stop service centers.

The representative of Timor Leste delegation expressed his thanks for Vietnam’s attention and assistance, especially Vietnam’s support for Timor-Leste’s accession to ASEAN.

MPC Vice Chairman Dao Thanh Truong presents the plate inscribed with UNESCO-recognized heritages, a product of Bac Ninh’s traditional trade village to the representative of Timor Leste delegation.

Besides, he highly evaluated Bac Ninh’s socio-economic development and preparation for the 2027 APEC at Gia Binh international airport.

The participants expected to learn and exchange experience with Bac Ninh city in administrative reform, streamlined administrative procedures, evaluation of public official competences and human resource training programmes.

The delegates pose for photo.

Speaking at the meeting, MPC Vice Chairman Dao Thanh Truong stressed Bac Ninh city highly respect cooperative and friendly relations with international partners including Timor Leste.

In response to the recommendations of Timor Leste’s delegation, he affirmed the city is willing to share experience and send experts to support them in administrative reform and digital transformation.

In addition, discussions will be held with universities, colleges and relevant agencies to develop training and capacity-building programmes for officials that are tailored to Timor-Leste’s practical needs.

This will contribute to improving the quality of human resources and further strengthening the friendship and cooperative ties between both sides.

Previously, the delegation of Timor Leste visited and learned experience at Bac Ninh city’s Public Administrative Service Center.

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