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PM: Vietnam considers Argentina an important partner in Latin America

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has assured Argentine Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship Jorge Faurie that Vietnam will always consider Argentina an important partner in Latin America.
PM: Vietnam considers Argentina an important partner in Latin America ảnh 1Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Argentine Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship Jorge Faurie (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has assuredArgentine Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship Jorge Faurie that Vietnamwill always consider Argentina an important partner in Latin America.

During a reception in Hanoi on July 31, the PM hailed thevisit for opening up a new chapter in bilateral cooperation as well as the successfuloutcomes of talks between the two foreign ministries.

He called for boosting bilateral trade and investment as thecurrent two-way trade of 3 billion USD per year remains modest.

As Vietnam currently holds trade deficit with Argentina, thehost suggested organising business forums to seek new opportunities.

Expressing his warm welcome for the upcoming visit toVietnam by Argentine President Mauricio Macri, the PM hoped to boostcollaboration with the Latin American country in football.

He wished that the upcoming meeting of the Vietnam-ArgentinaInter-Governmental Committee would be successful, raising two-way trade, andaccelerating the signing of several important bilateral cooperation agreements.

Faurie, for his part, said Argentine President MauricioMacri looks forward to visiting Vietnam and also welcoming the Vietnamese PM tothe country.

Satisfied with the achievements of bilateral ties in diversefields over the past 45 years, especially in politics and economy with regularhigh-level visits, he said both sides could work to expand their cooperativeareas.

According to the Minister, the working agenda between thetwo nations will be busy in the near future. In September, Argentina willwelcome a Vietnamese business delegation to the country, where a Vietnam-ArgentinaInter-Governmental Committee meeting will also be held.

Briefing the host about the outcomes of his talks withDeputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh, Faurie said theyoutlined new cooperation areas, including in national defence.

He also expressed eagerness in assisting Vietnam in footballtraining and development. –VNA  
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