Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung received newly appointed ambassadorsfrom Mongolia and Nigeria in Hanoi on November 28.
At a reception for Mongolian Ambassador Dorj Enkhbat, Dung stressedthat Vietnam and Mongolia enjoy a traditional friendship. The twopeoples have always supported each other in national construction anddevelopment.
Vietnam attaches importance toboosting cooperation with Mongolia and is willing to help thecountry strengthen ties with other members of the Association ofSoutheast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Dung said.
TheGovernment leader suggested the two sides hold a meeting of the twocountries’ Inter-Governmental Committee to foster cooperation in thefields of economics, labour, education and training.
Dorj Enkhbat said the Mongolian Government and people hope to intensifythe two countries’ traditional relationship, stating that during histerm in Vietnam, he will do his utmost to promote cooperation withVietnam in all fields, especially in economics and trade.
Receiving Nigerian Ambassador Mazi Matthias Ojih Okafor, Dung stressedthat Vietnam attaches importance to cooperation with Nigeria inall fields for the benefit of both sides.
He saidthe two countries should exchange delegations to boost mutualunderstanding, sign an agreement on investment protection and doubletaxation avoidance and strengthen cooperation in the fields ofagriculture, oil and gas, and information technology.
Okafor values Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements, confirmingthat during his term he will make every effort to foster bilateralcooperation, especially in agriculture, energy, mining and informationtechnology.
At both receptions, the Vietnameseleader expressed his belief that the two ambassadors will work closelywith relevant ministries and agencies to improve bilateral relations.-VNA