HCMC encourages Japanese investment in hi-tech agriculture

Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City’s Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan  receives Special Advisor of the Japan-Viet Nam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, Tsutomu Takebe, Ho Chi Minh City, July 3, 2018

At the reception, Mr. Nhan emphasised the two countries have cooperated effectively across numerous fields.

To boost relations with Japan, one of Vietnam’s biggest economic partners, Ho Chi Minh City has sent many delegations to the country to learn from its experience, especially that in economic development based on science technology and urban management.

Mr. Nhan expressed his hope that with its strength in high-tech agriculture, Japan will continue to assist Viet Nam, particularly Ho Chi Minh City.

He affirmed that the city will work with the Japanese side to successfully organise the Janpan-Viet Nam festival next year.  

For  his part, Special Advisor of the Japan-Viet Nam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance Tsutomu Takebe said Viet Nam is in the process of developing high-tech agriculture, in which Japan holds substantial experience.

Japan is, therefore, willing to share its experience to support Viet Nam in this field, he affirmed.

Regarding preparations for the Japan-Viet Nam Festival 2019, the Japanese official said this is an important cultural event held annually between the two countries, saying his country wants to receive continued assistance from and close cooperation with Viet Nam, and Ho Chi Minh City in particular, to make the event a success.

                                                                                                                                        By Vien Nhu