Nhon – Ha Noi metro line: Forward-looking project
The first stop for the Ambassador was the Nhon-Hanoi elevated metro line. After purchasing tickets directly at the counter, visiting the METIS public artwork entitled "5 a.m., Ha Noi Wakes Up" at Station S8 – Cau Giay, and boarding the train, Ambassador Brochet described the metro as a "forward-looking project."
"This is a valuable project for the people of Hanoi, facilitating mobility as an urban rail system is an essential component of future cities. This metro project contributes to Viet Nam's government's commitment to sustainable development. We are delighted with the successful implementation of this project in Ha Noi as it symbolizes the cooperation between France and Viet Nam in this new era," the Ambassador affirmed.
Long Bien Bridge – a historical symbol
While visiting the area near the Long Bien Bridge, the Ambassador toured a recreational site that was once a landfill but has since been transformed. The project was partially funded by a joint cultural development fund established by the French and German embassies.
"It's remarkable to see projects that benefit the community emerging under the historic Long Bien Bridge," Ambassador Olivier Brochet remarked. He also suggested that this could serve as a model for future French-Ha Noi collaborations in riverfront urban planning, an area where France has already worked extensively with Vietnam, notably around Hoan Kiem Lake.
