Under the theme ‘Vinh Long - Taking the initiative in promoting cooperation for sustainable development”, the conference features the participation of 750 delegates from ministries, agencies, foreign embassies, international organisations, provinces, and cities nationwide as well as domestic and foreign investors.
At the event, the local authority will present certificates of investment registration and memorandums of understanding for 25 projects.
The province will sign cooperation documents to carry out a project on coastal sub-regional connectivity between Vinh Long, Ben Tre, Tien Giang, and Tra Vinh provinces, thus boosting investment, trade, and tourism cooperation in the Mekong Delta.
In addition, there are activities held on the sidelines of the conference such as a trade fair, an exhibition on local agriculture, industry and trade, and an art performance.
On the same day, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended an inauguration ceremony for the Vinh Long provincial general hospital. The project consists of nine-floor buildings with a total investment capital of more than VND 968 billion.
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Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc visits patients at the Vinh Long provincial general hospital. (Photo:VGP)
Speaking at the ceremony, the PM highly appreciated Vinh Long province in general and the provincial health sector in particular for its focus on upgrading the hospital, contributing to improving health examinations for the local population.
The Prime Minister also agreed to grant a second ODA loan from the Austrian government to invest in hospital equipment. The PM also expects the doctors and hospital staff to continue to serve the patients better. Vinh Long Provincial General Hospital was also urged to link with central hospitals for the transfer of technologies, especially in the necessary specialties.
