(PLO)- Foreign agencies in the city are the focal point connecting Ho Chi Minh City with the international market, contributing to the city many practical suggestions to improve the investment environment, building the city.
On the evening of January 16, Ho Chi Minh City held a meeting between the leaders of Ho Chi Minh City and foreign representative agencies on the occasion of the beginning of 2023.
Attending the meeting were Secretary of the Party Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Nguyen Van Nen, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Phan Van Mai, Chairwoman of the People’s Council of Ho Chi Minh City Nguyen Thi Le, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Tran Kim Yen. with city leaders and representatives of foreign agencies in Vietnam.
Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen discussed with representatives of foreign agencies in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: BAO PHUONG |
Speaking at the meeting, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai acknowledged that, following a period of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2022 the city’s external activities have been vibrant and bustling once more, bringing the city back to life. a new source of vitality for the city.
Mai expressed that the city appreciates and appreciates the contributions of foreign agencies in the city to external events, trade and investment promotion, cultural and educational activities,…
“Foreign agencies in the city are the focal point connecting Ho Chi Minh City with the international market. In addition, you have contributed to the city many practical suggestions to improve the investment environment, build the city into a smart, livable city, an attractive destination for the international community,” said Mr. and commented that thanks to the above contribution, the city has attracted and utilized international resources for socio-economic recovery and development following the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing to the implementation of 2021 goals and plans – 2025.
Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai spoke at the meeting. Photo: BAO PHUONG |
Chairman of the City People’s Committee informed that in 2022, Ho Chi Minh City’s budget revenue had a positive growth, GRDP increased by 9.03% compared to 2021, so far it can be said that the city has basically successfully implemented the theme of the year. 2022. However, the city still has shortcomings and difficulties that have not been handled in a timely manner, especially challenges related to green growth and sustainable development.
“HCMC would like to express our sincere thanks to all of you, to the expat community in the city for your understanding, sympathy, companionship, support and sharing with the city in its recovery efforts and developed following the COVID-19 pandemic. We affirm that we will always try to overcome the shortcomings and will do better and look forward to continuing to receive your attention and companionship “- Mr. Mai shared at the meeting.
According to Mr. Mai, in order to successfully implement the goals and tasks in 2023, in addition to internal resources, Ho Chi Minh City needs the active participation of consular offices, international organizations, and business offices. cultural economy and foreign business associations in Ho Chi Minh City.
In the coming period, Mr. Mai said that the city will continue to closely coordinate with representative agencies in organizing cultural, medical and educational exchange activities, contributing to mutual understanding, creating relationships. stronger relationship for mutual benefit development.
“We believe that with the determination of the city and your enthusiastic cooperation, the city will develop worthy of its role as the economic locomotive of the country, a friendly destination for international friends, a The city has a lot of potential for businesses, investors and the expat community to come to live and work for a long time,” emphasized the Chairman of the City People’s Committee.
Consul General of Singapore in Ho Chi Minh City Roy Kho Ngee Seng expressed his desire to cooperate with Ho Chi Minh City in many fields. Photo: BAO PHUONG |
In response, Singapore’s Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, Roy Kho Ngee Seng, recognized Ho Chi Minh City as one of the most vibrant and attractive economies in the region. Ho Chi Minh City is always the first destination when foreign companies want to invest in Vietnam.
Mr. Roy Kho Ngee Seng expressed his hope that the leaders of Ho Chi Minh City will continue to actively work with the Consular delegations and the business community through dialogue sessions to improve the investment environment and provide information. regarding new policies.
“Through these conversations, the Ho Chi Minh City government can clarify outstanding problems and investors’ confidence in the city will be enhanced,” said Mr. Roy Kho Ngee Seng. also wishes to cooperate with Ho Chi Minh City in many fields such as cultural and art exchange, educational cooperation, public administration, health, green economy and digital economy.
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