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State leader welcomes new ambassadors of Venezuela, Laos

President of Vietnam Vo Van Thuong received the newly accredited ambassadors of Venezuela and Laos, who came to present their credentials in Hanoi on November 8.
State leader welcomes new ambassadors of Venezuela, Laos ảnh 1President of Vietnam Vo Van Thuong (left) and Venezuelan Ambassador to Vietnam Juan Carlos Fernandes Juarez. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President of Vietnam Vo Van Thuongreceived the newly accredited ambassadors of Venezuela and Laos, who came topresent their credentials in Hanoi on November 8.

Congratulating Juan Carlos Fernandes Juarez on assuming hisduty as Venezuelan Ambassador to Vietnam, President Thuong expressed his belief that during theterm, the Vietnam - Venezuela cooperation will obtain newachievements.

Juarez said Vietnam and Venezuela boast long-standing andclose-knit relations and friendship, noting that he hopes their relations willdevelop even more in the time to come.

A number of delegations from Vietnamese ministries, sectors,and enterprises have visited Venezuela to seek cooperation and investmentopportunities, especially in the energy industry, he noted, voicing his hopethat the two sides will strongly step up collaboration in this field.

The diplomat also showed his support for thefurther elevation of cooperation and added he hopes theInter-governmental Committee will work together to effectively carry outmeasures for fostering collaboration, particularly in trade, aviation, health care,and technology.

Recalling the events marking the traditional andclose friendship between the Vietnamese and Venezuelan people throughouthistory, President Thuong held that their numerous similarities form importantprerequisites for developing a comprehensive partnership.

He asked the two sides to increase mutual visitsat all levels, and the Inter-governmental Committee to take measures tofoster bilateral cooperation, especially to enhanceties in the field of energy. He also noted that he looks forward to a visit by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in the near future.

State leader welcomes new ambassadors of Venezuela, Laos ảnh 2President of Vietnam Vo Van Thuong (right) receives Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Khamphao Ernthavan. (Photo: VNA)
At the reception for Khamphao Ernthavanh,President Thuong congratulated his guest on being appointed the Lao Ambassadorto Vietnam and expressed his belief that with her sentiment towards and bonds withVietnam, Ernthavanh will perform her tasks well to substantiallycontribute to the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensivecooperation between the two countries.

Expressing her honour to serve as the Ambassador of Laos toVietnam, Ernthavanh pledged to help the great friendship,special solidarity, and cooperation grow more fruitfully inthe future.

Thehost leader stated that the Vietnam - Laos relations are extremely special withtheir friendship and solidarity founded and nurtured by generations of leaders and having become a priceless common asset of both peoples. Thetwo sides should exert stronger efforts to enhance comprehensive cooperation between their Parties, States, andpeoples.

As the year 2024 is highly important to Laos,which will hold the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) and the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), relevant agencies ofVietnam will actively support the ambassador to help herfulfill duties, according to the President./.
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