PresidentSang affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to traditionalrelations with the Czech Republic and is willing to act as abridge to help the republic promote its relationship with SoutheastAsian countries.
The President said he wishes the Czech Republic will help connect Vietnam and the European Union.
Healso welcomed cooperative agreements in many fields reached between thetwo defence ministries, saying they are an important basis for thepromotion of bilateral relations.
He said he believes thattogether with defence, Vietnam and the Czech Republic willstrengthen cooperation in all fields.
President Sang suggestedthe two countries hold regular high-level diplomatic activities andboost trade, cultural and educational cooperation.
He alsospoke highly of Minister Vondra’s decision to select Vietnam as thefirst destination on his tour to Asian countries.
MinisterVondra shared the view that agreements reached between the two defenceministries will further promote bilateral ties in future, contributingto consolidating the traditional friendship between the two countries.
He said many Czech businesses, which accompanied him, want to expand cooperation in Vietnam .
The Czech Defence Minister affirmed that the Czech Republic and theEU always offer favourable conditions for Vietnamese enterprises.
In his opinion, bilateral two-way trade turnover does not match itsfull potential, and he asked leaders of the two countries to directrelevant agencies to take measures to boost cooperation.-VNA