Da Nang wished to enhance tourism cooperation with the Philippines. Municipal People’s Committee Chairman Le Trung Chinh made the remark whilst receiving Philippine Ambassador to Viet Nam Meynardo Los Banos Montealegre in the city on Friday.

Chairman of the Da Nang People's Committee Le Trung Chinh (right) presenting a souvenir to Philippine Ambassador to Viet Nam Meynardo LB. Montealegre. Photo: XUAN HAU

Chairman Chinh informed that Da Nang and the Philippines shared many similarities in terms of geographical location and potential for future cooperation. The city has been focusing on developing information technology, hi-tech industry, innovative startups, seaports, and especially tourism, he added.

The city leader stated 2025 will mark the 10^th anniversary of the strategic partnership between the Philippines and Viet Nam. He, therefore, asked the Filipino diplomat to act as a bridge to promote the bilateral cooperation between the Philippines and Da Nang, especially in economics, education, trade, investment, tourism, and people-to-people exchange.

Chairman of the Da Nang People's Committee Le Trung Chinh (3rd, right) taking souvenir photos with the visiting delegation. Photo: X.H

The municipal government is committed to creating the best favourable conditions for foreign investors, including those from the Philippines, to invest and do business effectively, and live peacefully in the city, Mr. Chinh affirmed.

In reply, Mr. Meynardo LB. Montealegre expressed his impression on the city’s great potential and advantages, especially its friendly tourism environment. He said Da Nang is one of the favourite destinations among Filipino tourists.

The Filipino Ambassador pledged to introduce localities with similar characteristics to cooperate with Da Nang in investment, trade, tourism, and cultural and artistic exchange in the coming time.

Reporting by XUAN HAU - Translating by M.DUNG