Just a few days after the merger, the new Hai Phong city successfully organized the largest-ever investment promotion conference; welcoming thousands of delegates and many high-ranking international delegations. The officers and staff of the Department of Foreign Affairs have closely coordinated with relevant units to make the greatest efforts to ensure the best reception activities.
The city's flexible, proactive foreign relations over the past 5 years have been marked by innovation, demonstrating the creative thinking of Hai Phong people. The spirit of great efforts in fulfilling task of each individual, from leaders, civil servants to businesses and people, has built the image of a friendly, comprehensively developed and livable city, creating a good impression in the eyes of international friends.