
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to ArgentinaDuong Quoc Thanh, empowered by the State President of Vietnam, on March 26 presented a Friendship Order to former Ambassadorof Argentina to Vietnam Juan Carlos Valle Raleigh.
Speaking at the handover ceremony held at the embassy's headquarters, Thanh said the noble award showed the Vietnamese State's recognition of the Argentine diplomat's important contributions to building, strengthening and developing the traditional cooperationbetween the governments and people of the two countries.
During histenure in Vietnam from 2017 to 2020, Raleigh made many contributionsto further enhancing the bilateral relationship, and at the same time opened upnew development directions with many high-level visits, especially PresidentMauricio Macri's official visit to Vietnam in early 2019. He also helped to promote economic and trade relations between the two countries.
Thanhexpressed his hope that in any position, Raleigh will continue contributing to the development of the comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam andArgentina.
Raleigh expressed his gratitude to leaders ofthe Party, State and people of Vietnam, saying this was not only an honour for him but also reflected the fruitful cooperative relationship between the two nations.
He said thathis three-year tenure in Vietnam was a memorable and proud time, adding that he always remembers the affection and warmthof the Vietnamese people.
Raleigh contributed the good results he achievedduring his term to the valuable and timely support of Vietnameseauthorised agencies, showing their enthusiasm and respect for the bilateral relationship./.