HCM City promotes investment in Belgium
(VOV) -A Vietnamese delegation, led by Le Hoang Quan, Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City is on a working visit to Belgium from June 28-July 3, aiming to attract increased investment and boost cooperation.
During their visit, the delegation will meet with representatives from the Belgian business community in Brussels and governmental officials to discuss cooperation opportunities in education, health care and science.
They will also discuss provisions for official development assistance (ODA) that HCM City is seeking for its Soai Rap River dredging project.
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City chairman Le Hoang Quan said he is highly appreciative of Belgium’s support for Vietnam in general and HCM City in particular in national development and international integration.
Quan especially singled out his favour for the ODA programme support which has helped HCM City modernise and develop its maritime transport system and connect it with other seaports in the Asian region.
He also underscored the point that Vietnam and the city strive to create favourable conditions for Belgian enterprises to do business in the country.
Addressing a welcoming reception on June 28, Quan congratulated the third anniversary of the founding of the Belgium– Vietnam Alliance and hoped that the two sides will continue to implement more practical activities to further promote bilateral relations.
He also informed his hosts of China’s illegal placement of its oil rig Haiyang Shiyou – 981 deep inside Vietnam’s continental shelf and exclusive economic zone, threatening maritime security and safety in the East Sea.
Quan called on the international community to support Vietnam in its quest to resolve the territorial dispute for the best interests of the countries in the region and around the world.