At the meeting, Mr. Kari Kahiluoto shared that Finland has cooperated with Vietnam in many fields, in which, the clean water project "Finnish Water" was implemented in Vietnam since the 1980s - one of the symbols of success in relations between the two countries. He affirmed that the two sides are in the transition from development cooperation to a deeper relationship in trade, investment and high technology.
During this visit, he was impressed by the dynamic development of Binh Duong, especially the image of a smart city that the province is building. At the same time, he congratulated the achievements in socio-economic development of the province over the past time, especially in improving the business investment environment. He also informed about capital sources to support public investment and other financial solutions to support cooperation between Finland and Binh Duong. On this occasion, the Ambassador introduced a number of Finnish companies with strengths and potential to cooperate with Binh Duong in fields such as clean water and sanitation, waste treatment, education consulting, technology, construction, architecture, planning, etc.
Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Truc receives Mr. Kari Kahiluoto - Ambassador of the Republic of Finland
With his position and role, Mr. Kari Kahiluoto affirmed that he will continue to be a bridge and promote cooperation between Finnish and Binh Duong investors in the coming time; as well as organize many conferences and seminars to share experiences in building smart cities, contributing to further tightening the cooperation relationship between the two sides.
Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Truc thanked Mr. Kari Kahiluoto for his good feelings for Binh Duong as well as the information on the cooperation and investment potential of Finnish enterprises. In the coming time, Binh Duong wishes to focus on building and developing infrastructure; attracting investors in the sectors and fields of high-tech and eco-friendly application towards sustainable development. At the same time, sharing experiences and supporting Binh Duong in implementing solutions and models to build smart cities.
The delegates take souvenir photos
The Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee affirmed that Binh Duong is a fast-growing, dynamic, strong province, always ready to cooperate with Finnish localities and welcome Finnish enterprises to learn and implement development projects in the province. Binh Duong is determined to improve the investment environment, reform administrative procedures, etc. to create favorable conditions for investors, especially investors in the high technology sector.
Reported by Doan Trang - Translated by Nguyen Trang