Vietnam, Uzbekistan fortify collaboration

President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 22 for a delegation of officials from Uzbekistan.
Vietnam, Uzbekistan fortify collaboration ảnh 1VUFO President Phan Anh Son (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) - President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations(VUFO) Phan Anh Son hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 22 for a delegation ofofficials from Uzbekistan.

Son said the solidarity, friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Uzbekistan, cultivated by their Governmentsand people, rest on a foundation of profound understanding, mutual respect andtrust.

He wished that inthe upcoming time, VUFO would continue working closely with agencies andembassy of Uzbekistan and various partners to facilitate connectivity andcreate conditions for further mutual understanding and bilateral cooperation inareas such as economy, trade, investment, culture, education, sports andtourism.

Notably,Son suggested that the Uzbekistani Government consider promptly opening arepresentative office in Hanoi, while Vietnam explores the possibility ofreopening its representative office in Tashkent. Such offices, acting ascrucial bridges, would play a pivotal role in promoting cooperative relationsacross sectors, including people-to-people diplomacy.

Zulaykho Makhkamova, VicePrime Minister and Chairwoman of the State Committee of Family and Women, saidthe newly re-elected President of Uzbekistan has urged ministries and agenciesto take measures to enhance cooperation with Vietnam across all aspects. The purpose of thisvisit is to further strengthen collaboration between the two countries invarious fields, providing a robust foundation for the deepening of diplomaticrelations and friendship between their people.

Iqboljon Ergashev,Chairman of the Committee for the Development of Silk and Wool Industry ofUzbekistan, affirmed that Vietnam and Uzbekistan hold great potential forcollaboration in various sectors.

Uzbekistan is renowned forits cotton products, while Vietnam is well-known for silk, presenting an opportunityfor mutual learning and cooperation, he said, adding that Uzbekistan is keen ongaining experience in silk production from Vietnam, and there are plans inplace to strengthen bilateral collaboration in the silk and wool industry.

He expressed hope thatfollowing the visit, the cooperation between the two countrieswill be further boosted./.

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