On May 11, 2024, Long An International Port had the honor of welcoming the delegation for a port tour as part of the working visit to Long An Province of the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City and the Vietnam-India Friendship Association of Ho Chi Minh City. The purpose of this event is to foster mutual understanding, friendship, solidarity, and cooperation between the people of Long An, Vietnam, and India.
The event was led by Dr. Madan Mohan Sethi, Consul General of India in Ho Chi Minh City, along with his spouse, Mrs. Swagatika Bhuyan Sethi. Other notable attendees included Mr. Rajib Gupta, Chairman of the Indian Business Association in Ho Chi Minh City, and Dr. Huynh Thanh Lap, Chairman of Vietnam – India Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City, along with his spouse, Mrs. Nguyen Thi Buom.
Representing Long An Province were Mr. Nguyen Huu Ngoc, Chairman of Long An Union of Friendship Organizations, and Mr. Huynh Minh Tri, Member of the Standing Committee of the District Party Committee and Vice Chairman of Can Giuoc District People’s Committee.
From Dongtam Group and Long An International Port are Mr. Vo Quoc Loi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dong Tam Central Joint Stock Company, Mr. Le Minh Phuc, Chief Executive Officer of Long An Port Joint Stock Company, and other leaders of the organization.
Dr. Madan Mohan Sethi, Consul General of India in Ho Chi Minh City addressed the audience during the working program on May 11, 2024
Speaking at the event, the Consul General of India in Ho Chi Minh City said, “I have been assigned to Vietnam for more than 3 and a half years. Vietnam has developed in many fields and is certainly poised to become an economic powerhouse in Southeast Asia. Similarly, India is also developing very fast, with success stories emerging daily. I also noted that there are numerous projects and industrial parks in Long An calling for investment and looking to cooperate with businesses around the world, including India. Recently, our Consulate General received many proposals on cooperation, training, research, governance, and smart business. Therefore, I encourage Can Giuoc District and units in Long An Province to continue sharing proposals for connecting with companies in India. Specifically in the port sector, large Indian corporations are closely monitoring possible opportunities for cooperation in Vietnam. Therefore, we look forward to further in-depth discussions in this area. I will definitely come back this year to facilitate exchanges and explore opportunities for cooperation with Long An Province, particularly with Indian investors.”
Working session and exchange between the Indian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, Can Giuoc District leaders, and members of the Vietnam – India Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City and Long An Union of Friendship Organizations at Long An International Port Headquarters
Two years ago, the Consul General of India in Ho Chi Minh City came to Long An International Port with the Prime Minister of Vietnam. During this visit, Dr. Sethi observed the port’s remarkable developments including substantial investments in the world’s most advanced modern equipment and impressive operational capacity. He expressed high regard for the strategic vision, positioning, and development initiatives of Long An International Port and reiterated the importance of fostering connections for cooperation between the port and Indian businesses in the future.
In response to the warm welcome and hospitality of Long An Province and Long An International Port, the delegation representative said. “Approximately 1,000 Indian travelers visit Vietnam daily, with around 20% of them traveling for business purposes. These guests are eager to engage in business exchanges. I am very happy to accept the proposal from Long An International Port and Can Giuoc District leaders to organize a meeting with investors, arrange a business trip to India, and expand mutually beneficial cooperation opportunities.”
The Indian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City and the Vietnam – India Friendship Association of Ho Chi Minh City visit Long An International Port’s facilities
In order to gain more clarity about the current projects and potential for future cooperation, the delegation also explored the various facilities at Long An International Port such as the berths, warehouses, industrial park, service area, urban area, as well as Indochina’s tallest flagpole project. The event concluded successfully, fostering people-to-people exchanges, promoting peace, and strengthening the friendship between India and Vietnam. This visit serves as a testament to the positive and friendly relationship between the two localities and holds great potential for future collaboration.
Representatives of Long An Province presented gifts of appreciation to the Consul General of India in Ho Chi Minh City and his spouse
Representatives of Dongtam Group presented gift of appreciation to the Consul General of India in Ho Chi Minh City and his spouse
