At the launching ceremony (Source: http://daidoanket.vn/)CanTho (VNA) – The 5th Vietnam-Japan culture and tradeexchange programme to mark the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties betweenthe two countries kicked off in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on November29.
In his opening speech, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee DaoAnh Dung highlighted the strong and comprehensive development of Vietnam-Japancooperation and friendship, stating that Japan is a reliable and importantpartner of Vietnam.
Municipal authorities are striving to actively promote cooperation withpartners and localities of Japan in many fields, he said.
Through the programme, Can Tho hopes the close relations between the twocountries will be further strengthened, and it will serve as a bridge toconnect Can Tho with more Japanese investors and tourists.
Japanese Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Kwaue Junichi said the event offersa good chance for people and enterprises of Can Tho to understand more aboutJapan’s culture, thus forming Vietnam-Japan trade projects in the future.
The four-day event sees 136 booths from over 200 Japanese firms, featuring farmproduce, tourism, accommodation service, consumer goods, souvenir and education.
It contributes to promoting Can Tho’s culture and people, and tourism potential,as well as helping local enterprises set up partnership with Japaneseenterprises.
In the framework of the programme, a forum on business cooperation, a jobfestival and a tourism promotion workshop will be organised./.
VNA
