
New Delhi (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to India, Nepal and BhutanPham Sanh Chau presented a letter of credentials to Nepali President Bidhya DeviBhandari in Kathmandu on March 18.
Chau said he is honouredto assume the position as the Ambassador of Vietnam to Nepal, and committed todoing his utmost to boost the two countries’ relations in a more effective andpractical manner.
The Vietnamesediplomat then paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli andseveral high-ranking officials.
At the meetings,Nepali leaders showed their impressions at Vietnam’s rapid economic developmentachievements, as well as their delight at the development of the bilateralrelations after 44 years Nepal and Vietnam set up diplomatic ties (May1975-2019).
They affirmed thatwith similarities in culture and economic development situation, the two sidescan promote the ties more effectively in the time to come.
They stated they hopeto receive Vietnam’s support and learn from its experience in preserving andpromoting the values of cultural heritage and in developing the agriculturalsector.
For his part, Chau affirmedVietnam’s consistent policy of respecting its relations with traditionalfriends, including Nepal.
He voiced his wishthat the two nations, based on their fine political ties, soon sign amemorandum of understanding on the exemption of visa for diplomatic passportholders, and consider establishing a political consultation mechanism and othercooperation mechanisms related to economics, trade, investment, culture,tourism and aviation.
He also hoped theNepali side would create more favourable conditions for Vietnamese people livingand working in the country. At present, there are about 50 Vietnamese peopleliving in Kathmandu.-VNA