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The 47th Assises of the International Union of Francophone Press (UPF) opened on October 9 in Tsaghkadzor, about 50km from Armenia’s Yerevan capital city.

Armenian President Armen Sarkissian has extended his condolences to Acting President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh over the death of President Tran Dai Quang.

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).

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan said he wants reinforced economic, trade and investment ties with Vietnam at a reception for Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Son in Yerevan city on October 6.