At the conference (Photo: VNA)Moscow (VNA) – The Central Highlands province of Dak Lak hopes to seekRussian partners in high-tech agriculture, post-harvest processing and tourism,Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Pham Ngoc Nghi said on September25.
Speaking at an investment promotion conference in Moscow, Nghi said Dak Lak hasbeen dubbed as Vietnam’s capital of coffee, and has favourable conditions forhigh-tech agriculture and processing industry.
Besides, the province boasts huge potential for tourism development, he said,noting that Dak Lak is one of the cradles of the cultural space of Gong of TayNguyen which has been recognised by the UNESCO as a masterpiece of the oral andintangible heritage of humanity.
Nghi called on the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia to facilitate connectivitybetween Dak Lak and Russian partners, contributing to the provincialsocio-economic development.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh highlighted the development of theVietnam-Russia relationship, and expressed his belief that with its greatpotential, Dak Lak will become an attractive investment destination of Russianfirms.
Bui Van Hoa, Vice President of the Vietnamese Business Association in Russia,said key products of Dak Lak are sought-after in Russia, especially in thecontext that the country is facing embargoes imposed by western countries.
On this occasion, Dak Lak screened documentaries featuring potential of theprovince and the Central Highlands, and introduced its specialties like coffeeand other agricultural products. /.
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