National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan highlighted the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Armenia and expressed her hope that Vietnam and Armenia will continue working closely in organisations to which they both are members.
Armenian President Armen Sarkissian has appreciated his country’s relations with Vietnam when receiving a letter of credentials presented by Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia cum Armenia Ngo Duc Manh.
The Vietnam-Armenia Friendship Association hosted a ceremony in Hanoi to mark the 25th anniversary of Vietnam-Armenia diplomatic ties, Armenia’s 26th National Day and Vietnam’s 72nd National Day.
A delegation of the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex) made a fact-finding trip to Armenia in late August to seek partners to develop production projects as Vietnam is the first country to sign a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) that includes Armenia.
The Prime Minister has approved the establishment of the Vietnam sub-committee in the Vietnam-Armenia inter-governmental committee on economic-trade and science-technology cooperation.
The Vietnam – Armenia Friendship Association held a meeting in Hanoi on September 17 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Armenia’s Independence Day (September 21, 1991).
The free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Vietnam will take effect on October 5, Minister for Trade at the Eurasian Economic Commission Board Veronika Nikishina said.
