At the reception (Photo: VNA) At a reception on September 5 for VietnameseAmbassador to Egypt and Djibouti Nguyen Huy Dung, who came to presentcredentials of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, President Guelleh noted his hope that Dung will contribute toconsolidating and developing the relations between the two countries.
For his part, the ambassador conveyed greetings of high-ranking Vietnamese leaders to the President and thanked Djiboutifor its support to Vietnam at multilateral forums.
Vietnam wishes to establish multi-faceted cooperationwith Djibouti, he said, pledging to make every effort to contribute to the bilateralfriendship and cooperation between the two countries in a practical and effectivemanner.
Earlier, Dung presented a copy of the credentials to Ministerfor Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Djibouti Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, during which the ambassador affirmed that Djibouti, with its strategic location, will be a bridge for Vietnam to promote its trade andinvestment ties with African nations.
Youssouf suggested the two countries continue itscoordination and mutual support at international organisations, especially theUnited Nations and the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF).
The two countries should step up their multifacetedcooperation, especially in economy, and encourage their businesses to study themarkets as well as business and investment opportunities, firstly in high-techagriculture, agricultural product export and aquaculture.
The minister also suggested the two sides soonnegotiate and sign necessary agreements, firstly the one on visa exemption fordiplomatic and official passport holders, organise political consultations and exchangevisits./.
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