The eighth political consultation at the deputy foreign ministerial level betwen Vietnam and Iran (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen MinhHang paid a working visit to Iran from March 3-4, during which she co-chaired the eighth political consultation with her Iranian counterpart Ali Bagheri Kani.
At the political consultation, discussions centred on specific measures to boost bilateral ties across politics, diplomacy, economy, trade, culture, education, tourism, people-to-people exchange, including the exchange of all-level delegations, facilitating visa issuance for firms to increase connectivity, share information and expand business opportunities. They agreed to soon hold the 10th meeting of the Vietnam-Iran Joint Committee and effectively carry out the signed cooperation agreements. The two sides also shared views on global and regional issues of shared concern.
Aspart of her visit, Hang met with IranianMinister of Foreign Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic DiplomacyMehdi Safari, and Deputy Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade Mehdi Zeyghami, andheld working sessions with Vice President of the Iran Chamber of Commerce,Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) Ghadir Ghiyafeh and Chairman of theIran-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group Jalil Rahimi Juhan Abadi.
During meetings, both sides affirmedtheir commitment to realising the results and agreements reached during previoushigh-level visits and meetings, highlighting the significance of VietnameseNational Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s working visit last September.
The Iranian Foreign Minister commended Vietnam's regionalstanding and developmental achievements, and affirmed Iran's willingness to bolster friendship and multifaceted cooperation withVietnam.
Meanwhile, Deputy FM Safari shared Iran's strengths inthe fields of construction and infrastructure, technology, healthcare,services, energy and hoped that the two sides will consider expandingcooperation into areas where they hold strengths and potential.
The leaders of Iranian ministriesand agencies described Vietnam as an important trade partner. They suggestedincreasing the exchange of trade promotion delegations, joining exhibitions andfairs held in each country, and wished that the two sides would propel cooperationin tourism, cultural and people-to-people exchange.
Hang, for her part, vowed to workclosely with relevant Vietnamese agencies to implement commitments and agreementsreached by the two countries’ leaders and study Iran’s proposals during hertrip.
She believed thatleveraging economic strengths and dynamism, Vietnam and Iran have substantialpotential for further growth in the foreseeable future./.
