Gia Lai, Australia’s New South Wales state promote trade, investment co-operation
Gia Lai, Australia’s New South Wales state promote trade, investment co-operation
A workshop was held in Sydney Wednesday to promote the trade and investment cooperation between the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai and New South Wales state of Australia.
Representatives from Gia Lai province and New South Wales state at the workshop on connecting trade and investment cooperation between the two localities. — VNA/VNS Photo Lê Đạt |
The event saw the participation of a delegation from Gia Lai province led by Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Châu Ngọc Tuấn, Consul General of Việt Nam in charge of New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia states Nguyễn Đăng Thắng, and representatives of the Australia-Việt Nam Business Council (AVBC), Việt Nam Entrepreneurs Association in Sydney (VEAS), and companies from both countries.
Addressing the event, Tuấn introduced the province’s advantages and potential for development, especially in high-tech agriculture, processing industry, renewable energy and tourism.
According to the Gia Lai planning for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050 approved by the Prime Minister, the province will be developed towards green growth, becoming an economic hub of the northern Central Highlands region and a driver in the Việt Nam-Laos-Cambodia development triangle.
Consul General Thang said the workshop is an opportunity for both sides to discuss and boost cooperation areas such as renewal energy, tourism, high-quality agriculture, and affirmed the Vietnamese Consulate General in Sydney will continue supporting and accompanying Vietnamese localities to promote economic diplomacy, connecting Vietnamese provinces with New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland.
Chairman of the AVBC Marco Zammarrelli said that the council will continue to facilitate dialogues between the two sides' businesses, create favourable conditions for businesses to play an active role in promoting the development of the Australia-Vietnam relationship, and encourage and accelerate scientific, technological, academic and cultural exchanges between the two countries.
Harry Tran, a representative from the VEAS said that the workshop offers a good opportunity for businesses in Australia to meet directly with leaders of Gia Lai province, to get useful information about the province's development potential.
Meanwhile, it is also an opportunity for businesses in Gia Lai province to learn about Australia's strengths, and connect with partners in Australia. He also shared with the delegation his experience in attracting Australian investors.
At the workshop, participants watched some clips introducing Gia Lai's potential, strengths, and outstanding businesses.
