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08/08/2023 - 17:33

Leaders of Long An province receive California State Delegation

On August 8, the California State Delegation (USA) including the Bay Area Council (San Francisco) and the Vietnam-American Business Association (VABA) led by Mayor of Oakland city - Sheng Thao visited and worked with leaders of Long An Province at Long An International Port, Can Giuoc District. Accompanying the delegation was VABA President - David Duong.

Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council - Nguyen Van Duoc spoke at the meeting

Receiving and working with the delegation were Secretary of Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of Provincial People's Council - Nguyen Van Duoc; Standing Vice Chairman of Provincial People's Council - Mai Van Nhieu; Vice Chairman of Provincial People's Committee - Nguyen Minh Lam; representatives of leaders of provincial departments and branches.

Currently, the United States ranks 6th among about 40 countries and territories investing in Long An with 23 projects, total registered investment capital of over 484 million USD. The US projects in Long An are mainly in the field of environment, packaging production, pharmaceuticals, toys, apparel, factory leasing, etc.

The delegation takes souvenir photos at Long An International Port

Secretary of Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of Provincial People's Council - Nguyen Van Duoc said that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the United States on July 12, 1995 and more than 10 years of establishing the Comprehensive cooperation on July 25, 2013, the two countries have built a partnership and friendship on the basis of mutual interests, mutual respect and people-to-people relations. As a result, the comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and the United States has grown deeper.

“Today, Long An is very happy to welcome the delegation to visit and learn about investment cooperation with enterprises of the province. This shows the trust and confidence of US partners in us as a safe, stable and developing investment destination", emphasized Provincial Party Secretary.

Representatives of Long An International Port and Oaklan Port sign a memorandum of understanding under the witness of leaders of Long An province and the delegation of the State of California

Speaking at the meeting, Mayor of Oakland - Sheng Thao felt happy and honored to be in Vietnam as well as Long An. She hopes that the visit will strengthen the cooperation relationship between the two localities in the coming time, especially between Oakland Port and Long An International Port.

Secretary of Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of Provincial People's Council - Nguyen Van Duoc presents a souvenir to the Mayor of Oakland city - Sheng Thao

On this occasion, there was also the Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony between Long An International Port and Oakland Port. This will be one of the important prerequisites to open up cooperation opportunities between the two sides in the coming time./.

By Thanh Nga - Translated by Q. Thien

Source: https://baolongan.vn/lanh-dao-tinh-long-an-tiep-doan-bang-california-a160652.html

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