Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) receives Iranian Ambassador to Vietnam Ali Akbar Nazari on July 25. (Photo: VNA) The diplomat said that this is the first official visit toIran by the Chairman of the National Assembly - the highest organ of statepower in the Vietnamese political system - after 24 years. It also marks theresumption of high-level visits between the two countries after a hiatus causedby the COVID-19 pandemic.
On the basis of potentialities for bilateral cooperation along with Hue’sexperiences and special attention to economic issues, this visit will bringconsiderable added values to the two countries’ relations.
As the trip also takes place at a very important moment onthe occasion of the 50th anniversary of the bilateraldiplomatic relations, it will be a turning point marking a crucial chapter inthe history of the two nations and reflect the mutual desire to strengthenfriendship, elevate cooperation to new heights and explore the full potentialof bilateral ties. It presents an invaluable opportunity for high-leveldialogues that will pave the way for enhanced bilateral ties in areas of mutualinterest, he said.
In addition, Iran, from the very beginning of the IslamicRevolution, has always appreciated the position of the Parliament (Majlis) inits state system. Therefore, the top Vietnamese legislator’s visit will lead tothe expansion of bilateral relations in various fields including political andeconomic areas and especially parliamentary ties, but also achieve synergy toadopt and strengthen common positions in the field of parliamentary cooperationat regional and international levels.
Another noteworthy point in this context is that a numberof cooperation documents between the two countries are being pursued forfinalisation and signing during the visit, which will surely lead to thefurther development of bilateral relations, stated the diplomat.
Regarding bilateral relations, he said that Iranand Vietnam have various complementary strengths and potential that can beharnessed to deepen the bilateral relationship.
By focusing on economic, energy, agricultural, educational, cultural, andtechnological cooperation, both countries can build on their good traditionalrelationship and create mutual benefits for the two peoples.
The economies of Iran and Vietnam are complementary to each other, he stated, addingthat Vietnam needs energy and petrochemical products more than ever, while Iranis one of the largest exporters of petroleum and petrochemical products withcompetitive price. This can create opportunity for further cooperation.
In thefield of agriculture, while Vietnam can supply coffee, tea and spices to theIranian market, Iran can also export to the Vietnamese market agriculturalproducts such as apples, kiwi, and cherry. By enhancing economic cooperation,both countries can benefit from each other’s strengths and contribute to eachother’s economic growth.
In the coming time, both countries should step up trade andinvestment promotion activities, strengthen business connectivity and push forthe early negotiations and signing of a Preferential Trade Agreement and, in thelong term, a free trade agreement, which will facilitate and strengthen traderelations.
In addition to expanding political and economic relations,emphasis should also be placed on people-to-people exchanges and thedevelopment of cultural diplomacy, the diplomat said, adding that to this end, in 2023, the Iranian embassy isplanning to hold two cultural events in Hanoi including the Iranian Film Weekand Cultural Week to introduce Isfahan, one of the most important culturalcities in Iran./.
In the coming time, both countries should step up trade andinvestment promotion activities, strengthen business connectivity and push forthe early negotiations and signing of a Preferential Trade Agreement and, in thelong term, a free trade agreement, which will facilitate and strengthen traderelations.
In addition to expanding political and economic relations,emphasis should also be placed on people-to-people exchanges and thedevelopment of cultural diplomacy, the diplomat said, adding that to this end, in 2023, the Iranian embassy isplanning to hold two cultural events in Hanoi including the Iranian Film Weekand Cultural Week to introduce Isfahan, one of the most important culturalcities in Iran./.
VNA
