The President made the statement at a recent reception for the new Vietnamese Ambassador to Bulgaria, Le Duc Luu.
Heaffirmed Bulgaria always attaches importance to the traditionalfriendship between the two countries, which has been developing well.
The Bulgarian State leader expressed his wish to visitVietnam soon, saying he hopes that the two countries will boost ties inmany fields, such as economics, trade, health care, education, cultureand tourism as well as collaborate at international forums and the UN.
He also wants more Vietnamese students to study in Bulgaria.
Ambassador Le Duc Luu said the Vietnamese government and peopletreasures Bulgaria’s assistance and love to Vietnam and wish tostrengthen ties with the European country in all fields.
Hesaid he will do his best to fulfill the task, making contributions toboosting the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Bulgaria.-VNA