November 09, 2017 | 16:59 (GMT+7)
APEC Ministers unveils the APEC Park in Da Nang
PANO – Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh hosted the inauguration ceremony of the APEC Park on the morning of November 9 in Da Nang.
Present at the ceremony were Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh, Ministers and Heads of delegations from APEC economies. The ceremony also saw the participation of Da Nang municipal People’s Committee Chairman Huynh Duc Tho and other local representatives.
Delegates unveiling the park's stone-carved logo. Photo: sggp.org.vn
At the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh stressed that the APEC Park is an effort to expand and deepen understanding of APEC, connecting people to people, and advancing cultural exchange.
He also highly valued the support from APEC members who had sent selected works of art that feature the region’s rich cultures and contribute to the overall theme of APEC 2017: “Creating New Dynamism, Fostering a Shared Future.”
“Located by the Han River, at the heart of the dynamic city of Da Nang, the APEC Park is dedicated to you, your economies and your people. My hope is that it will be a symbol of APEC’s innovation, vigor and spirit of cooperation, and one of the must-visit attractions for any travelers to Da Nang,” he concluded.
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh and distinguished guests unveiled the APEC 2017 stone-carved logo, planted trees, and enjoyed the artistic works meticulously sculptured by talented artisans from APEC economies.
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