A French diplomat met with Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte Monday to discuss possible business cooperation.
The visit of French Embassy Deputy Head Laurent Le Godec comes ahead of a French business mission to Davao, which he considers as an important city in Mindanao.
Le Godec said he was seeking the support of the City Government of Davao for the possible conduct of a business forum between French and local companies so they would be able “to find room to expand their economic cooperation.”
Le Godec said the forum would be attended by a French business delegation.
This, he said, would enable French businessmen “to see for themselves what projects they can put up” in the city.
Aside from the forum, Le Godec also told Mayor Inday that an Annual French Film Festival could also be held in the city for Dabawenyos to learn to appreciate French movies and culture.
In the meeting with Mayor Sara, Le Godec underscored that France has long realized the potentials of Mindanao, particularly Davao City.
He said the French government was also confident of the city’s future, in terms of economic and business environment. CIO
