Provincial Leaders Meet with Delegation from the Consulate General of the Republic of Belarus in Ho Chi Minh City

​(News Portal – Dong Nai) - On the morning of September 12, Mr. Nguyen Hong Linh, Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, held a meeting with a delegation from the Consulate General of the Republic of Belarus in Ho Chi Minh City. The delegation was led by Mr. Ruslan Varankou, Consul General of Belarus in Ho Chi Minh City, who visited Dong Nai for official discussions. Also attending the meeting were Vo Tan Duc, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, along with leaders from various provincial departments and agencies. 

Provincial leaders meet and work with the Belarusian Consulate General delegation in Ho Chi Minh City. 

During the meeting, Secretary Nguyen Hong Linh provided an overview of Dong Nai's socio-economic development to the Consul General. Specifically, Dong Nai is one of the leading provinces in Viet Nam in terms of industrial development. It was the first province in the country to establish an industrial zone back in 1963. Currently, the province has planned 39 industrial zones, of which 33 have been established, covering a total area of over 10,514 hectares. These zones have attracted investments from 46 countries and territories, with a total of 1,667 projects, amounting to a registered capital of USD 34.84 billion. According to the provincial planning approved by the Prime Minister in Decision No. 586/QD-TTg on July 3, 2024, Dong Nai aims to complete 48 industrial zones by 2030. 

Dong Nai boasts a large land area and a sizable population, with diverse ecosystems, including Tri An Lake, the Dong Nai River, and Nam Cat Tien National Park. The province holds significant potential for tourism and agricultural development. Furthermore, the central government has invested in building Long Thanh International Airport, the largest international airport in Vietnam, along with developing infrastructure such as highways and ports, all of which are enhancing both domestic and international trade. 

Chairman Vo Tan Duc presents a provincial emblem to the Consul General of Belarus. 

During the meeting, Consul General Ruslan Varankou expressed that Dong Nai is a key location the Belarusian Consulate General is keen to foster cooperation with. He noted the long-standing friendly relations between Vietnam and Belarus, emphasizing how the two economies complement each other. Belarus has strengths in machinery, agricultural equipment, and fertilizers. The Consul General proposed fostering a friendship agreement between Dong Nai and a counterpart region in Belarus to promote cooperation in areas such as agriculture, trade, tourism, education, and particularly in industrial training, scientific research, and student exchange programs. 

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​The Consul General of Belarus takes a commemorative photo with provincial leaders. 

Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Hong Linh welcomed the Consul General's suggestion to sign a cooperation agreement and strengthen partnerships with Belarusian localities and partners. He also directed the provincial People's Committee and relevant departments to provide information on policies and investment attraction strategies so that Belarusian businesses can explore investment opportunities in Dong Nai. Secretary Nguyen Hong Linh confirmed that Dong Nai consistently encourages and creates the most favorable conditions, within the framework of Vietnamese law, for foreign businesses to collaborate and invest in the province. He expressed hope that the Consul General of Belarus in Ho Chi Minh City would act as a positive bridge to facilitate the signing of cooperation agreements between Dong Nai and a Belarusian locality and introduce Belarusian businesses to explore, invest, and conduct business in the province in the near future. ​​