Canadian Consul General to Ho Chi Minh City Kyle Nanas (L) speaks at the meeting (Photo: VNA)Can Tho (VNA)- More and more Canadian businesses are eager to explore investment opportunities in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, especially in the spheres of hi-tech agricultureand waste treatment, said Canadian Consul General to Ho Chi Minh City KyleNanas.
During a meeting with leadersof Can Tho on July 27, Nanas said that this is the fifth time he has led adelegation to the city for trade promotion activities.
The two sides expressedtheir desire to expand cooperation in hi-tech agriculture, infrastructure developmentand waste treatment.
According to Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Duong Tan Hien,Can Tho is a dynamic young city with strongly developing economy, especially inagriculture.
Hi-tech agriculture is considered the development trend and orientation of the city,he said.
However, he went on to say that the city is facing challenges in handling solidand domestic waste.
The municipal authorities will create the most favourable conditions for Canadian enterprises to investin these fields, he said, adding that the city is giving priority to calling forinvestment in infrastructure development, especially workshops and transportinfrastructure.
Hien said he hopes Nanas will serve as a bridge to connect Canadian firms with Can Tho market.
In the coming time, manyprogrammes will be arranged to promote twining relationships between Can Thoand Canadian localities, he added.
According to the municipal Department of External Affairs, Can Tho’s exportturnover to Canada reached 3.2 million USD in the first half of 2020, with rice, aquatic products and textiles as key items./.
VNA
