A corner of Ho Chi Minh city

(VOVworld)- Ho Chi Minh City hopes to cooperate with France’s Brest city in urban and port development. At the reception for Brest’s Mayor Francois Cuillandre in HCM City on Monday, Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Le Hoang Quan called upon businesses and investors of the city and France to invest in HCM City, particularly in the Hiep Phuoc Port urban area. He said many practical activities have been organised this year to mark the 40 th anniversary of Vietnam–France diplomatic ties. Quan said in the past, the city has worked closely with many localities in France in trade, cultural exchange, education and healthcare, adding that French enterprises have invested in 152 projects in the city, with capital totalling 750 million USD.  He expressed his hope that Cuillandre’s visit will contribute to fostering the multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and France, and between Ho Chi Minh City and Brest in particular. Brest’s Mayor expressed his hope that HCM City will succeed in its projects, especially the construction of its metro system.