The diplomat expressed his pleasure and honour at receiving the assignment inPakistan - a country that is making positive steps forward in economicdevelopment, gradually stabilising in politics and security, and playing animportant role in the South Asian region and the world.
He promised to do his utmost to promote bilateral cooperation throughmaintaining and promoting existing cooperation mechanisms and political andeconomic consultations.
The two countries should expand cooperation in trade and investment and fields suchas culture, education, sports, tourism, and the training of high-quality workers,Phong stressed.
They will celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of diplomaticties in 2022, he said, expressing his belief that under the leadership of seniorleaders, the Vietnam - Pakistan relationship will develop strongly in the timeto come.
For his part, President Alvi congratulated Vietnamese leaders and people on importantsocio-economic achievements in recent years, and especially the success of the13th National Party Congress, the election of deputies to the 15th National Assembly, and its positiveresults in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
He expressed his belief that the Vietnamese ambassador will fulfil his responsibilities,further contributing to developing the friendship and multifaceted cooperationbetween the two countries, especially economic and trade ties./.