FEC

On September 16, FEC President Matsuzawa paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Tran Thanh Man, Party Secretary of Can Tho Municipality of Vietnam at the Imperial Hotel Tokyo during his stay in Japan.

At the beginning, Mr. Matsuzawa said, “FEC will dispatch the Vietnam mission to your country from September 29, headed by Mr. Nakagaki, Chairman of FEC Japan – Viet Nam Cultural and Economic Exchange Committee, and they will visit Can Tho Municipality. Today, I am very pleased to meet Party Secretary Man before the visit and to have a chance to exchange opinions.”

Mr. Man appreciated the meeting with FEC and said, “ I am very glad to meet everyone in the FEC today. Visiting  Japan for the second time, I have realized the development of Japan of the past 20 years. A good relationship has been built between Japanese companies and Can Tho Municipality. Department of agriculture was established in Can Tho University by Japanese ODA, training of experts has also been carried out there. Can Tho University President also emphasizes the relationship with Japan.Can Tho Bridge, the largest bridge ​​in Southeast Asia, was also made by Japanese ODA. Many Japanese companies are exploring business opportunities in Can Tho Municipality, It is planned to build a golf course in cooperation with a Japanese company there. There are delicious rice, fresh fruit and agricultural products in the Municipality. Tourism by boat is also available and you can enjoy lovely views. We have an international airport. We hope to increase the tourists and expect the direct flights from Japan. Also for the improvement of health systems, we will promote administrative reform. Can Tho Municipality is one of the five cities alongside Hanoi, Hai Phong, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. I would like you to encourage Japanese investment in Can Tho Municipality by all means. When your delegation visits Can Tho from at the end of this month, I want to continue today’s exchange of views. Please do not hesitate to let me know any request etc.” The meeting exceededthe scheduled time. After the meeting, souvenirs were exchanged, followed by commemorative photograph taking by all the attendants.