(VOVworld) - Chairman of Ho Chi Minh city's People's Committee Le Hoang Quan received visiting Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Johan Vande Lanotte on Wednesday.

Mr. Quan said there is massive potential for cooperation between Ho Chi Minh city and Belgium, yet their trade ties are still modest. Through the visit by the Belgian Deputy Prime Minister, the two sides can promote cooperation in fields of mutual concern.
He added that Ho Chi Minh city will do its best to foster bilateral ties, especially in economics. While speaking highly of the development potential of Vietnam, especially Ho Chi Minh city.
Mr. Vande Lanotte expressed concern about plans and projects for infrastructure development in Ho Chi Minh city, such as improving the city's sea ports and upgrading Tan Hoa-Lo Gom canal.