Ministry of Foreign Affairs collaborates with Thai Nguyen to organize the 2026 International Tea Festival
WVR - On October 23, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO Ngo Le Van met with the working delegation from the People's Committee of Thai Nguyen Province, led by Ms/ Nguyen Thi Loan, Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, to discuss coordination efforts for organizing the 2026 International Tea Festival in Thai Nguyen.
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| Overview of the meeting. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
With the theme “Thai Nguyen - The Premier Tea,” the Festival is scheduled to take place from October 30 to November 7, 2026, featuring 12 main activities in the central area of the province, notable tea regions, and traditional tea craft villages. Coinciding with the 195th anniversary of the founding of Thai Nguyen Province, the Festival aims to honor the historical, cultural, ecological, and economic values of tea; promote the Thai Nguyen Tea brand, boost tourism, facilitate trade and investment, and expand international cooperation.
During the meeting, Deputy Minister Ngo Le Van highly appreciated the proactive approach, determination, and preparation efforts of Thai Nguyen Province. He emphasized that this Festival is an international event garnering significant attention from Party and State leaders, the Diplomatic Corps in Vietnam, and many countries worldwide.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as a co-organizer, will closely coordinate and actively participate, accompanying the Province to organize a substantive and effective Festival that meets foreign affairs requirements.
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| Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO Ngo Le Van, speaking at the meeting. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
The Deputy Minister urged all parties involved to continue engaging and mobilizing organizations, associations, businesses, experts, artisans, and international art troupes to participate in the Festival; ensuring protocol, interpretation, security, and publicity efforts are well-managed.
Vice Chairman of the Thai Nguyen Provincial People's Committee, Nguyen Thi Loan, expressed gratitude for the attention, collaboration, and practical guidance from Deputy Minister Ngo Le Van. She affirmed that the Province would fully absorb the feedback, continue refining the plan, and work closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' units to strive for a safe, professional, effective, culturally rich, and internationally resonant 2026 International Tea Festival in Thai Nguyen.
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| Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and Vice Chairman of the Thai Nguyen Provincial People's Committee speaking at the meeting. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
On this occasion, the Vice Chairman also expressed the desire for the leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to continue directing its units to closely coordinate with the Thai Nguyen Provincial People's Committee to successfully organize the event.
