Hanoi (VNA) – Measures are needed to propeleconomic and trade ties between Vietnam and Ukraine, said Vietnamese Ambassadorto Ukraine Nguyen Hong Thach at a meeting with the Ukrainian Chamber ofCommerce and Industry (UCCI) on December 23.
These measures were the key topic of the sides’ discussion.They agreed to hold virtual conferences and workshops to connect Vietnamese andUkrainian businesses, while working closely in the organisation of the 15thmeeting of their countries’ intergovernmental committee on economy, trade,science and technology expected to take place in 2021.
UCCI President Gennandiy Chyzhykov said Ukraine isstrengthening its relations with East Asia, with ASEAN being among key areasand Vietnam an important partner of Ukraine in the bloc.
Noting that Ukraine is a traditional friendly partner ofVietnam, Thach said their cooperation have been sustained from the past topresent.
Both officials discussed a series of initiatives to bolsterthe bilateral collaboration in tourism, ore mining, renewable energy, science,defence industry, and services, among other areas.
Thach suggested it is potential for the countries’enterprises to cooperate in opening Vietnamese restaurant chains in Ukraine,while Vietnam-Ukraine high-tech agriculture joint ventures can take advantageof Ukraine’s soil and Vietnam’s labour sources./.
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