Quang Nam province well prepared for APEC

Wednesday, 18/10/2017 17:16
The central province of Quang Nam has thoroughly prepared for APEC activities to be held in the province, as it considers them important international events, said Le Van Thanh, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, during a press conference on October 17th.

Le Van Thanh, Vice Chairman of the Quang Nam provincial People’s Committee at the press conference (Photo: SGGP)
According to Pham Hong Quang, Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Quang Nam province will work with the central level to host some APEC activities. Particularly, 500 delegates will attend the APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting in Hoi An city from October 19th-21st; spouses of heads of APEC high-ranking delegations will pay a tour visit to Hoi An ancient quarters and Hoi An silk village on November 11th; and 160 delegates will join the Voice of the Future (VOF) in Da Nang city and Quang Nam province’s Hoi An and Tam Ky cities and Phu Ninh district from November 5th-11th.

In addition, a golf tournament will be held for delegates of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) on November 4th, and a gala dinner for delegates joining related events will also be organized on November 8th in Quang Nam province.

The province’s Hoi An city is expected to receive leaders of some APEC member economies, and open activities welcoming APEC, including the Vietnam - Japan cultural space, the exhibition titled “Vietnam - Trusted and potential partner”, and tours for delegates attending the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week and foreign journalists.

Colonel Phan Van Tri, Head of Consultancy Department under the provincial Public Security, said that security will be always reinforced during the events, with plans having been well prepared.

“With its unique cultural characteristics, the events will help Quang Nam province promote its friendly and hospitable image, as well as economic development,” Mr. Quang added./.

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