Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych confirmed that Vietnam is the Ukraine ’s long term partner in Asia as he received new Vietnamese Ambassador to Ukraine President Ho Dac Minh Nguyet on May 26.

The president also said the two sides should create a new driving force, especially in joint projects such as mining, energy, mechanical engineering and agriculture.

Ambassador Nguyet presented her credentials to the Ukraine President and conveyed to him State President Nguyen Minh Triet’s greetings. She pledged to do her utmost in her capacity to promote bilateral ties in the interest of both nations./.