Vietnam always attaches importance to promoting relations withColombia in all fields, bringing benefits to both countries.
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung made the statement while receiving onFeb. 27 the Foreign Minister of Colombia, Maria Angela Holguin, who ison an official visit to Vietnam .
PM Dung praised the resultsof FM Holguin’s talks with her Vietnamese counterpart, Pham Binh Minh,adding he believed that her visit will contribute to boostingcooperation between Vietnam and Colombia .
TheVietnamese PM expressed his joy at the development of cooperationbetween the two countries, especially the recent significant increasesin trade and investment.
He asked the two countries to sign assoon as possible agreements on economic trade, agriculture, investment,oil and gas, education and training to create a framework for bilateralcooperation.
He welcomed Colombia ’s wish to fortify LatinAmerica-Southeast Asia inter-regional cooperation, and affirmed thatVietnam will play an active role in improving the relationship.
For her part, FM Holguin said that Colombia pays special attention toboosting political, diplomatic, economic, trade, investment, energy,cultural, educational and tourism relations with Vietnam.
Sheexpressed hope for Vietnam ’s support in promoting LatinAmerica-Southeast Asia inter-regional cooperation, especially infinancial sector.
Briefing the host on the talks with herVietnamese counterpart, Foreign Minister Holguin said she wishes thatthe two countries will strengthen cooperation at international forums toprotect their legitimate interest and improve their roles in theirrespective regions and the world.
She also welcomed aVietnamese business delegation to attend a forum in Colombia , andasked that Vietnam share experience in poverty reduction with hercountry.-VNA