On the morning of May 13, Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Hoang Minh Cuong received a courtesy visit from the delegation of Preah Sihanouk province, Kingdom of Cambodia led by Mr. Samuth Sothearith, Deputy Governor of Preah Sihanouk province [...]
On the morning of May 13, Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Hoang Minh Cuong received a courtesy call on the delegation of Preah Sihanouk province, Kingdom of Cambodia, led by Mr. Samuth Sothearith, Deputy Governor of Preah Sihanouk province, to attend the 70th Anniversary of Hai Phong Liberation Day and the Opening of the Red Poinciana Festival in 2025. Also attending the reception were representatives of leaders of relevant departments and branches.
Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee welcomed the Preah Sihanouk Provincial Delegation (Cambodia), and informed that Hai Phong is an important gateway to the sea of the North and the whole country, with all 5 types of traffic and the largest seaport system in the North, including Lach Huyen Port - a deep-water port with direct international connection. In 2024, GRDP increases by 11%, leading the country in PCI, PAR Index and SIPAS. The city attracts 4.9 billion USD of FDI capital in 2024, with 1,071 valid projects. Hai Phong currently has 14 industrial zones and is expected to expand to 20 new zones. The city was also approved for the Southern Coastal Economic Zone with a scale of 20,000 hectares, aiming for green and sustainable development. On April 28, 2025, Hai Phong city was awarded the title "Heroic City" by the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Mr. Samuth Sothearith, Deputy Governor of Preah Sihanouk province, expressed his sincere thanks for the respectful and cordial welcome of the city leaders. At the same time, he highly appreciated the city's socio-economic development orientations, and was especially impressed with the strategic vision and comprehensive development results that Hai Phong has achieved in recent times. On this occasion, Deputy Governor Samuth Sothearith also introduced an overview of the socio-economic development situation, potential, strengths as well as development orientation of Preah Sihanouk province, Kingdom of Cambodia.
This visit of the Deputy Governor of Preah Sihanouk province is a testament to the good friendship, trust and strong cooperation between the two localities. This is also an opportunity for leaders of the two sides to continue to strengthen and promote practical cooperation programs, contributing to deepening the traditional partnership between Preah Sihanouk province and Hai Phong city./.
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