Ho Chi Minh City seeks Moscow’s expertise in metro development, smart urban management
Ho Chi Minh City is looking to learn from Moscow’s experience in developing metro systems, managing urban traffic, and applying artificial intelligence (AI) to city governance as part of its efforts to strengthen cooperation with the Russian capital.
A delegation from the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee meets with Moscow City Duma chairman Alexey Shaposhnikov and representatives of the Russian capital's agencies on November 6, 2026. Photo: Supplied
The proposals were made during a visit to Moscow, Russia from November 4 to 7 by a Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee delegation led by deputy Party secretary Dang Minh Thong.
At a meeting with Moscow City Duma chairman Alexey Shaposhnikov on November 6, Thong expressed interest in the Russian capital’s achievements in urban governance, public transportation, metro network planning, and digital transformation.
He proposed that Moscow share its expertise in planning and developing metro and urban railway networks, as Ho Chi Minh City seeks to improve its public transportation system.
The Vietnamese metropolis also hopes to expand cooperation in digital government and the use of AI and other technologies to manage traffic, infrastructure, the environment, and essential public services.
Thong called for more frequent exchanges between officials from the two cities and proposed updating their 2003 cooperation agreement to reflect new priorities.
He also sought Moscow’s support in connecting businesses in science and technology, innovation, urban infrastructure, logistics, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and high-tech agriculture.
Another proposal involved establishing a cooperation mechanism between the Moscow City Duma and the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council.
Dang Minh Thong (L), deputy secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, presents a souvenir to Moscow City Duma chairman Alexey Shaposhnikov. Photo: Supplied
In response, Shaposhnikov welcomed the proposals and reaffirmed Moscow’s commitment to strengthening ties with Ho Chi Minh City.
He highlighted the longstanding friendship between Vietnam and Russia and expressed interest in closer cooperation between the two cities’ legislative bodies.
Shaposhnikov also said he was ready to visit Vietnam in the near future to advance cooperation with Vietnamese localities, including Ho Chi Minh City.
During the meeting, Moscow officials shared their experience in economic development, digital transformation, science and technology, and smart urban management.
Ho Chi Minh City officials pose for a group photo with Moscow officials. Photo: Supplied
On November 5, the Ho Chi Minh City delegation held meetings with Moscow’s Department for External Economic and International Relations, Department of Information Technology, Moscow Metro Management, and Moscow Export Center.
During the meetings, both sides discussed metro network planning and development, the use of big data, AI, and digital twins to improve urban management, as well as cooperation in tourism, trade, and industry.
As part of the visit, the delegation also laid flowers at the monument to President Ho Chi Minh, visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia, and met with representatives of the Hanoi-Moscow Cultural and Trade Center (Incentra) and the Vietnamese Business Association in Moscow.
Ngoc Nguyen - Thanh Hiep / Tuoi Tre News
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