BuenosAires (VNA) – The University of Buenos Aires and the VietnameseEmbassy in Argentina on July 13 held an online seminar on the friendshipbetween Vietnam and Argentina and their potential for further cooperation.
Former Argentine Ambassador to Vietnam Juan ValleRaleigh said Vietnam is an important partner in Argentina’sforeign policy and the elevation of the bilateral relationship to a strategic partnershipa decade ago has created a foundation for a diverse cooperation agenda,especially in economy and trade.
Raleigh said the two economies are reciprocal, and expressed his hope thatthe countries will advance the strategic partnership in the near future.
He lauded Vietnam’s position androle in Asia and the world at large, as well as the country’s contributions toglobal issues, particularly at the time when Vietnam serves as ASEAN Chair andnon-permanent member of the UN Security Council.
On this occasion, the Argentine universityintroduced its research programmes on Vietnamese history, culture, politics,economy and society, which aim to improve Argentine students’ understandingabout the Southeast Asian nation./.