Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) receives Yangon Region Chief Minister Phyo Min Thein on August 25 (Photo: VNA)Yangon (VNA) – Party General Secretary Nguyen PhuTrong received Yangon Region Chief Minister Phyo Min Thein on August 25, notingthat the Myanmar region, full of economic, cultural and tourism potential,should boost cooperation in these fields with not only Ho Chi Minh City butalso Hanoi and other big cities of Vietnam.
The Party leader, who is on a State visit toMyanmar, highlighted the elevation of Vietnam-Myanmar relations to acomprehensive cooperative partnership, considering this a new landmark and anew opportunity to promote bilateral ties in all spheres as well as coordinationat regional and international forums.
He expressed his hope that the two countries’sectors, authorities at all levels and localities will adhere to that commonorientation.
Myanmar and Yangon in particular should alsocreate more favourable conditions for Vietnamese investors to do business, thusbringing about practical benefits to both sides, the General Secretary said.
At the meeting, Chief Minister Phyo Min Theinsaid the relationship between Yangon and HCM city is very close. Many investorsfrom Vietnam’s southern hub have come to Yangon to do business.
The increasing number of Vietnamese investors inYangon, as well as Myanmar, promises a bright future for the two countries’relations, he noted, thanking Vietnamese firms for their investment andbusiness activities which have contributed to the development of his region andcountry.
The official added the Yangon administration iscalling for investment and will provide favourable conditions for moreinvestors to come to the region.
Yangon will continue cooperating closely withHCM City and expanding ties with other localities of Vietnam, he said.
Within the framework of the Vietnamese Party leader’svisit, Minister of Justice Le Thanh Long met with the Attorney General ofMyanmar while Deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh paid a courtesy call tothe Commander-in-chief of the Myanmar Armed Forces.-VNA
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