Ninhcongratulated the Ethiopian people on their impressive achievementsgained during the national development and spoke highly of the country’sactive contributions to peace, stability and cooperation in Africa.
DemekeMekonnen said his country wants to study Vietnam’s developmentexperience in agriculture, industry and trade, especially itsinternational integration and negotiations for joining the World TradeOrganisation (WTO).
At the talks, the two sidesinformed each other of their respective countries’ situation as well asexchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual concern,including the East Sea issue.
They also discussedorientations and measures to strengthen bilateral collaboration in thefields of politics-diplomacy, economy-trade, investment, agriculture,air transport, education and health.
Both sidesagreed to increase the exchange of high-level delegations, maintainregular contacts between ministries and agencies, and continue close andeffective coordination at international forums such as the UnitedNations and the Non-Aligned Movement.
Regarding the economicfield, they agreed that trade and agriculture will be two priorities intheir cooperation in the coming time.
Ninh affirmed that Vietnamis willing to serve as a bridge for Ethiopia to enter its marketin particular and the ASEAN market in general. He also thanked theEthiopian Government for recognising Vietnam as a market-orientedeconomy.-VNA