On Thursday, the Da Nang People’s Committee Vice Chairman, Mr Nguyen Ngoc Tuan, played host to the Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Mr Shigeru Kiyama, and some representatives of the authorities from Japan’s Yokohama City.  He spoke highly of their significant contributions to the city's progress over recent years.

Vice Chairman Tuan said that he would like his guests to continue their efforts to give support to his city’s priority projects.  They include wastewater treatment, the 2^nd phase of the Tien Sa Port upgrading, the building of the Lien Chieu Port and Hoa Lien water supply plant, the planning of Da Nang Port, and providing technical support for the Da Nang Vocational Training College.

Vice President Shigeru and Vice Chairman Tuan (Source: www.cadn.com.vn)

Vice President Shigeru promised to conduct surveys on the 2^nd phase of the Tien Sa Port upgrading, and the Lien Chieu Port building projects.  He also pointed out the complications and high costs of treating rainwater and industrial and domestic wastewater in the city.  He noted that Yokohama is a good example for Da Nang to learn from with its experience of effective wastewater treatment.

Mr Shigeru also stressed the need for Da Nang to promote the role of women in boosting bilateral cooperative relationships between the two cities, especially in the forthcoming forum on Da Nang Urban Development.  The event is expected to be held in the city in May, and its aim is to promote bilateral comprehensive cooperation with support from JICA.