(VOVworld) - UK Prime Minister David Cameron left Ho Chi Minh on Thursday, wrapping up his official 2-day visit to Vietnam.

British PM David Cameron beats a gong at Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange. (Photo: Thanh Vu/VNA)

Earlier, the guest had separate meetings with Ho Chi Minh City’s Party Committee Secretary Le Thanh Hai and the city’s mayor Le Hoang Quan.

Mr. Hai said Ho Chi Minh City hopes to work with the UK to develop the Vietnam-UK strategic partnership comprehensively and practically. He also called on PM Cameron to encourage more British businesses to invest in those areas which there is demand for in Ho Chi Minh City and where the UK has advantages, especially finance and infrastructure.

PM Cameron praised Ho Chi Minh City’s efforts to boost economic reforms and design a favorable business environment, adding that the UK was ready to share its experiences with Vietnam in infrastructure development, urban planning, public-private partnerships (PPP), education, and training.

The same day, Mr. Cameron attended conferences between Vietnamese and British businesses and investment promotion activities in regards of finance technology, investment in the UK, and the signing of a contract between Harvey Nash and Humax took place at Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange Center.