(VNA) - Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Le Thanh Hai has expressed his hope that Japan will continue assisting key projects in the city. While receiving Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yasuyaki Tanizaki in HCM City on Tuesday, Hai highly valued the efficiency of the projects financed with Japan’s official development assistance to the city, which, according to him, has made positive impact on its development, both economically and socially. The city leader added that HCM City wishes to continue receiving Japan’s assistance to projects of urban railway No.1 linking Ben Thanh and Suoi Tien, Cho Ray 2 hospital, and Long Thanh international airport.

Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Le Thanh Hai receives Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yasuyaki Tanizaki (Photo: baomoi)