Nghe An welcomes and always accompanies Japanese investors.

Scene of the second session of the conference at the Nghe An province bridge. Photo: Pham Bang

On the morning of January 14, within the framework of the online conference on cooperation and development between Nghe An (Vietnam) and Gifu (Japan), comrade Le Ngoc Hoa - Vice Chairman of Nghe An Provincial People's Committee and Mr. Ejiri Nagato - Head of Foreign Affairs Department of Gifu Provincial Government Office co-chaired the second working session - Meeting with businesses.

At the meeting jointly organized online by the two provinces, delegates watched a video clip introducing the potential and strengths of Nghe An and Gifu provinces. Comments from representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Planning and Investment of Vietnam highlighted the overall picture of the economy, Vietnam - Japan cooperation, investment capital flow trends as well as experiences in local cooperation.

Investors in industrial park infrastructure as well as Nghe An enterprises also had presentations and discussions on opportunities and policies to attract investment in industrial parks such as VSIP, WHA, Hoang Mai, DKC High Technology and Seed Center, demonstrating the dynamism and strong breakthrough of industrial park infrastructure enterprises ready to welcome investors from Japan in general and from Gifu in particular.

Delegates attending the conference. Photo: PB

In addition, Gifu province investors such as Yabashi, Tenergy and Nagoya Giken who have been investing in Nghe An province shared their practical experiences in the process of investing and operating in Nghe An, etc. Many businesses operating in Gifu also expressed their interest in learning about aspects such as the ability to supply electrical and electronic equipment in Vietnam and the ability to order processing of metal molds and plastic molds; detailed information on Nghe An province's traffic infrastructure; policies on importing machinery and equipment, exporting finished products, etc. and were thoroughly and detailedly answered by Nghe An provincial authorities at the conference.

Production at the mechanical workshop of Yabashi Limestone Mining Company Vietnam (a Japanese enterprise investing in Nghe An) in Quy Hop district. Photo: Thanh Duy

Speaking at the closing session, Mr. Moriwaki Hisataka - Chairman of the Gifu - Vietnam Friendship Association expressed his appreciation for the joint initiative of the authorities of Nghe An - Gifu provinces to organize an online conference with the theme "Cooperation and Development".

Mr. Moriwaki Hisatakaemphasized, the active support from the leaders of Nghe An province issource of encouragement, creating motivation for Gifu enterprises to actively learn about Nghe An, opening the door of hope to reap specific results after the conference. Regarding the cooperation proposal of Vinh Medical University, the Chairman of the Gifu-Vietnam Friendship Association said that he would take note and wish to continue to discuss more specifically in the coming time.

Comrade Le Ngoc Hoa - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee spoke at the closing session of the conference. Photo: PB

On behalf of the leaders of Nghe An province, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Le Ngoc Hoa affirmed that the conference achieved the goal of reviewing the results of cooperation between the two provinces in the past time and proposing directions for cooperation in the coming time in many fields of investment, trade, agriculture, education - training, tourism, culture to further strengthen the very good relationship between the two localities, contributing to consolidating the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam - Japan, which is at its best stage ever.

“In particular, the conference is an opportunity for Nghe An and Gifu provinces to introduce the potential and cooperation needs of each side. For Nghe An, I affirm that the province is always ready to welcome all investors, especially Japanese investors, to research, learn and invest in Nghe An. The province commits to always accompany and stand side by side with investors throughout the process of research, survey, learning and creating the most favorable conditions for investors throughout the process of project implementation and operation,” he said.