Welcoming Iraqi Ambassador Faris Abdulkarim Zarawi Al-Ani, PM Dungaffirmed that the Vietnamese government always wants to boost itscooperation with Iraq . He expressed his hope that with the newambassador’s efforts, the bilateral cooperation will be furtherexpanded.
The PM said he was pleased with theincreasing two-way trade in recent years, adding that the two countrieshave a great potential for cooperation.
He also informed that Vietnam is preparing for the opening of its embassy in Baghdad .
The PM agreed with the ambassador’s proposal to organise a session ofthe Vietnam-Iraq Joint Committee during which the two sides will discussspecific cooperation issues.
While receivingUkrainian Ambassador to Vietnam Oleksiy Shovkoplias, the Governmentleader stressed that Vietnam is ready to cooperate with Ukraine ,especially in defence, education and training, and tourism.
He affirmed that Vietnam will create all favourable conditions forthe ambassador to fulfill his tasks, contributing to boosting thefriendship between the two countries.
For his part,Ambassador Oleksiy Shovkoplias said that Vietnam is Ukraine ’simportant partner in Southeast Asia and the Ukrainian President’sofficial visit to Vietnam scheduled for early next year will helpboost the bilateral ties.
He pledged to try his bestduring his term of office to promote Ukraine ’s trade cooperation withVietnam , particularly in the areas of Ukraine ’s strengths such asshipbuilding, aviation technology and seaports.
The ambassador also suggested cooperation between the two nations in building metro systems in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City./.