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Strong connections form foundation for Vietnam-Iran ties to grow: Official

The cultural interference and connection activities between Vietnam and Iran over the past 50 years have paved the way for the two countries to continue promoting their ties now, stated Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc at a ceremony in Hanoi on August 4 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam-Iran diplomatic relations.
Strong connections form foundation for Vietnam-Iran ties to grow: Official ảnh 1Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The cultural interference andconnection activities between Vietnam and Iran over the past 50 years havepaved the way for the two countries to continue promoting their ties now, stated Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc at a ceremony in Hanoi onAugust 4 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam-Irandiplomatic relations.

Ngoc noted that the friendship between Vietnamese andIranian started over 1,000 years ago when Persian merchants came to dobusiness and trade in Vietnam, opening the door for cultural exchange betweenthe two peoples.

Bilateral ties have been deepened since the two sides set uptheir diplomatic relations on August 4, 1973. Right after the success of theIslamic Revolution, on February 13, 1979, Vietnam sent a congratulatory messageto and recognised the Islamic Republic of Iran. In 1991, Iran opened its embassyin Hanoi. Six years later, Vietnam did the same in Tehran.

Ngoc said that the two countries share many similarities andsupplementary advantages, enabling them to strengthen their friendship for theinterest of the two peoples as well as for peace and stability in the two countriesand the world.

Strong connections form foundation for Vietnam-Iran ties to grow: Official ảnh 2Delegates at the ceremony (Photo: VNA)
He highlighted the sound political-diplomatic relationsbetween the two countries as well as the expanding bilateral economic and tradeties, along with fruitful cooperation in culture, education, science andtechnology.

At the most difficult time during the COVID-19 pandemic, theGovernment and people of Vietnam were happy to be able to share their resources with othercountries, including Iran, he noted, emphasising that the warm sentiments thatthe two peoples have given to each other as well as practical joint activitieshave contributed to the laying of a firm foundation for the growth of friendshipbetween the two countries.

Ngoc underlined the need for the Governments, ministries andsectors of the two sides to take practical actions to further deepen the bilateral ties,including the organisation of the 10th meeting of theInter-Governmental Committee and the seventh Political Consultations betweenthem to realise the political determination of leaders of the twocountries.

For his part, Iranian Ambassador to Vietnam Ali Akbar Nazarisaid that the ceremony is a good chance for the two sides to look back at the50-year development of friendship and cooperation between the two nations.

This is also an opportunity for the two sides to honourachievements that have shaped the bilateral ties and headed to the future withstronger cooperation for common prosperity, he stated.

Nguyen Van Pha, former Vice Chairman of the NationalAssembly’s Judicial Committee and President of the Vietnam-Iran FriendshipParliamentarians’ Group, also underlined contributions that the group, foundedin 2009, has made to the promotion of friendship and cooperation between thetwo countries, and its future plan to continue reinforcing the bilateralfriendship and partnership./.
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