HCM City, Aug. 20 -- Ho Chi Minh City hopes to continue receiving support and close cooperation from international friends, partners, and peace-loving people worldwide via the bridge-building role of diplomats, consuls general, and heads of international organisations in the city, thus fostering a favourable environment for sustainable development and a future of shared prosperity, a local official has said. Nguyen Van Duoc, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People's Committee of HCM City, made the remarks while speaking at a diplomatic reception on August 19 in celebration of the 80th National Day (September 2, 1945-2025). The event gathered local officials, consuls general, representatives of consular agencies,...