Da Nang was committed to providing maximum support for foreign investors, including those from Belgium, to seek investment opportunities and operate effectively in the city, municipal People’s Committee Chairman Le Trung Chinh made the statement when receiving the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Belgium to Viet Nam Karl Van Den Bossche on Wednesday.

Da Nang People's Committee Chairman Le Trung Chinh (right) presents a souvenir to Mr. Karl Van Den Bossche. Photo: T.PHUONG

During his reception for the Belgian diplomat, Chairman Chinh briefed his guest on the city’s socio-economic situation and development orientations.

He remarked that the city has been focusing on developing such key aspects as tourism, seaports, aviation associated with logistics services, high-tech industry associated with creative urban construction, start-ups, information technology industry, electronics, and telecommunications associated with the digital economy.

The city leader wanted the Belgian diplomat to act as a bridge to appeal for more potential Belgian investors to invest in Da Nang.

For his part, Ambassador Karl Van Den Bossche thanked the city leader for his warm and respectful welcome. He also expressed his impression on the city’s modern infrastructure and dynamic development.

The guest informed that many Belgian businesses were looking for investment opportunities in Da Nang, especially when the city has great potential for seaport development, human resources and improved infrastructure.

Ambassador Karl Van Den Bossche affirmed that he will do his utmost to promote the development of the friendship and cooperation relationships with Da Nang in the time to come.

Reporting by THANH PHUONG - Translating by M.DUNG