Leaders of HCM City and the US delegation from Los Angeles pose for a group photo (Source: VNA)HCM City (VNA) – Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh CityPeople’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong has lauded the visit by Mayor of the UScity of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti for laying the foundation for the signing oflong-term cooperation agreements between the two cities.
During a reception in Ho Chi Minh City on July 30, Phongsaid achievements in joint work remain modest compared to their potential. Heexpressed his hope that with the mutual efforts of the two authorities, both sideswill fully tap their potential via specific programmes and projects.
Ho Chi Minh City welcomes and offers all possible support toforeign enterprises, including those from the US and Los Angeles, in seekingcooperation opportunities and launching long-term projects in promising fieldssuch as urban infrastructure, startups, and technology, he said.
Informing the host about the outcomes of his meeting withthe Vietnamese Prime Minister, businesses, and social organisations, Garcettisaid the two sides agreed to speed up the launch of direct flights between LosAngeles and Ho Chi Minh City in order to facilitate bilateral trade andinvestment.
He said Los Angeles is ready to share its experiences withHo Chi Minh City in priority fields such as smart urban development, digitaltechnology in urban management, cyber security protection, and startupcommunity development.
The Mayor wished that the two localities would further stepup people-to-people diplomacy and cultural exchanges in order to push forwardVietnam-US ties in the near future.
On the occasion, he invited Ho Chi Minh City to attendan international conference on climate change and environment between majorcities, and a seminar on urban transportation, slated for September in LosAngeles. –VNA
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