An overview of the working session. (Photo: VNA) Briefing the diplomats on the city’s situation,Hoan said that the southern largest economic hub is working to renovate itseconomy, focusing on high technology industries, and green and sustainabledevelopment, in a bid to retain its role as the country’s economic growthdriver.
Underlining that the city is in need of externalresources during its development process, he suggested ambassadors and heads ofrepresentative agencies abroad to introduce and call on foreign investors toinvest in transport infrastructure, urban development and new technologyindustries in the city.
The official also proposed the diplomats to adviseinternational partners to help HCM City to build the policy framework andengage in new areas in the city such as the building of an internationalfinancial centre and smart urban development.
Besides, the city also hopes for support from thediplomats in external affairs, thus enhancing the efficiency of cooperationwith international partners, Hoan said.
On behalf of the delegation, Ambassador Mai PhanDung said that the newly-appointed ambassadors and heads of representativeagencies abroad are highly aware of their responsibilities in contributing tothe growth of HCM City, and pledged to work hard to promote the city’sintegration and development process through specific and practical actions suchas supporting investment attraction activities, promoting exports and buildingand perfecting policies.
At the meeting, the newly-appointed ambassadors toThailand, Sri Lanka, Argentina, Kuwait, Qatar, Cuba, and the ConsulGeneral in Vancouver, Canada, put forth recommendations to help HCM City fosterits connections with foreign localities and strengthen cooperation with foreignpartners in the fields of economy, investment, trade, and people-to-peopleexchanges./.
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