Hanoi (VNA) - The cooperation potential between Vietnam and Ethiopia remains substantial and should be more effectively tapped in the coming time, agreed Vietnamese Ambassador to Ethiopia Vu Thanh Huyen and Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie.
At a ceremony to present her credentials to President Selassie on June 3, Ambassador Huyen, who is concurrently accredited to Ethiopia from her post in Tanzania, reiterated Vietnam’s high regard for its traditional friendship with Ethiopia. She also commended the country’s recent socio-economic achievements.
The diplomat noted that Vietnam is actively pursuing the establishment of a resident embassy in Ethiopia, demonstrating a strong political commitment and the country’s intention to enhance its presence in Africa, where Ethiopia plays a pivotal role.
President Selassie expressed confidence that the ambassador will contribute to deepening bilateral ties. He welcomed recent progress in cooperation and highlighted the upcoming launch of the first direct flight between Addis Ababa and Hanoi, set to begin on July 1. He underscored that this will be the first direct air link between Vietnam and Africa, opening up significant opportunities for people-to-people exchanges, trade, investment, and tourism ties.
Both sides agreed on the need to further implement existing agreements, especially in the fields of economy, trade, investment, agriculture, science and technology, education, and people-to-people exchange./.
