Cuong expressed his delight at the positive development ofbilateral ties over the past few years and suggested facilitating all-levelvisits and working closely together at regional and global forums.
Sarmadi, who is in Vietnam for an official visit from March 10-13, spoke highly ofVietnam’s socio-economic achievements and improving stature in SoutheastAsia and the world.
He wished to foster cooperation with Vietnam, especially ineconomy and trade.
Both sides discussed measures to lift Vietnam-Iran ties to agreater height, thus meeting the aspirations of the two countries’ leaders andpeople.
On the occasion, the guest invited Deputy FM Cuong to Iran toattend the seventh Vietnam-Iran political consultation. –VNA