The Ministry of Construction (MOC) and Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) have officially signed an agreement on the Vietnam-Switzerland Urban Development Program, aimed at supporting Vietnamese cities in strengthening climate resilience and sustainable urban development.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Tuong Van emphasized that the program would help Vietnam shape a more efficient urban management model, linked to the two-tier local government system, ultimately enhancing urban planning and sustainable growth.

Swiss Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Thomas Gass, highlighted Switzerland’s commitment to promoting integrated urban planning, strengthening governance, and fostering innovative solutions to address urban management challenges in Vietnam.

Accordingly, the Vietnam-Switzerland Urban Development Program will assist the MOC in implementing national urban planning policies, improving the legal framework, and enhancing coordination between central and local agencies.

It will also support pilot projects in selected cities, integrating climate resilience into their urban development strategies.

Set to run from 2025 to 2030, the program reinforces Switzerland’s long-term support for Vietnam’s urban sector, while advancing shared commitments to climate action and economic cooperation.