On October 29, Deputy Secretary of the Quang Ninh Party Committee and Chairman of the People's Committee Bui Van Khang received an Indonesian delegation led by Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi during its visit to Quang Ninh for the Meet Indonesia 2026 program. The Indonesian ambassador to Vietnam also attended the meeting.
Welcoming Governor Ahmad Luthfi and the delegation, Chairman Bui Van Khang said Meet Indonesia 2026 would help advance the Vietnam-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and provide a platform for direct dialogue with Indonesian businesses.
He said the program offers an opportunity to introduce Quang Ninh's economic potential and investment, trade and tourism opportunities to Indonesian partners.
Mr Bui Van Khang briefed the delegation on Quang Ninh's economic and social development, as well as its advantages in infrastructure, tourism and investment.
Friendship and cooperation between Quang Ninh and Indonesian localities and partners have helped strengthen mutual understanding and trust, he said.
He also called for closer exchanges and stronger business connections to identify practical areas of cooperation that could benefit both sides.
Quang Ninh seeks to expand cooperation with Indonesian localities, organizations and businesses in seaport services, logistics and the marine economy, as well as aquaculture, seafood processing, industrial development, science and technology, innovation and digital transformation.
Tourism was another key topic of discussion. He proposed closer cooperation with Central Java through exchanges of experience, business connections and joint tourism programs. The two localities can share advantages in cultural heritage, natural landscapes and local traditions, creating opportunities to support each other's tourism development.
Quang Ninh also hopes to learn from Indonesia's experience in developing Halal-compliant products and services to improve tourism services and attract more Muslim visitors.
Governor Ahmad Luthfi thanked Quang Ninh's leaders for their warm welcome and praised the city's economic and social development, particularly its tourism potential, natural and cultural heritage, and transport infrastructure.
He expressed interest in expanding investment cooperation, especially in tourism, and called for more opportunities for businesses from both sides to meet, exchange information and explore investment opportunities.
The governor also proposed more exchanges of delegations and development experience between Central Java and Quang Ninh.
He invited Quang Ninh's leaders to visit Central Java in the near future to further strengthen ties and turn the discussions into practical cooperation.
Central Java is one of Indonesia's major economic and cultural regions, known for its manufacturing industries, agricultural production and tourism. The province is home to Borobudur Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and has strong potential for cooperation in heritage tourism and investment.
Meet Indonesia 2026, held in Quang Ninh city, aims to strengthen ties between Vietnam and Indonesia by connecting government officials and businesses. The program provides opportunities to explore cooperation in trade, investment, tourism and cultural exchanges under the Vietnam-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
