HCM City hopes for stronger ties with Germany’s Frankfurt city
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai met a visiting delegation of the German city of Frankfurt led by Mayor Peter Feldmann on July 4.
The meeting between HCM City and Frankfurt officials on July 4. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Maimet a visiting delegation of the German city of Frankfurt led by Mayor PeterFeldmann on July 4.
Mai said HCM City views Frankfurt as one of the key foreign localities in itsexternal relations.
He noted as there remainsmuch potential for bilateral cooperation, the two sides should step uppartnerships in trade, investment, information technology, science,environmental protection, and tourism.
Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai (R) and Frankfurt Mayor Peter Feldmann at the meeting. (Photo: VNA)
Meanwhile, Feldmann expressed his hope that in the timeahead, the two cities will further intensify exiting relations and expand cooperationto the areas matching HCM City’s interest and Frankfurt’s strength such asinformation technology, education, and environmental protection.
During theirworking trip, the Frankfurt delegation willattend the opening ceremony of the city’s representative office in HCM City andan international automotive industry exhibition. They will also visit someGerman enterprises operating in the southern economic hub of Vietnam./.
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The meeting between HCM City and Frankfurt officials on July 4. (Photo: VNA) 
Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai (R) and Frankfurt Mayor Peter Feldmann at the meeting. (Photo: VNA) 
