Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan (L) and Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou. (Photo: VNA) Athens (VNA) – Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan paidan official visit to Greece at the invitation of Greek President KaterinaSakellaropoulou from October 31 – November 2.
On November 1, Xuan had a meeting with Sakellaropoulou, during whichboth sides agreed to enhance the exchange of delegations and visits at alllevels, especially those at high level, towards expanding bilateral economic,trade, investment, cultural and tourism ties.
Sakellaropoulou announced a decision to present 250,000 AstraZeneca vaccine doses to Vietnam.
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou symbolically presents 250,000 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to Vietnam. (Photo: VNA) Xuan thanked Greece for the decision, saying that itdemonstrates the loyal friendship between the two nations and their people.
On regional and global issues, they affirmed support for the settlementof disputes by peaceful means, refraining from use or threat to use force, aswell as highlighted the importance of maritime security, safety and freedom,and compliance with international law and the 1982 United Nations Convention onthe Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
On the occasion, Xuan conveyed President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’sletter to the Greek President to invite her to Vietnam next year.
Meeting Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Greece CharalamposAthanasiou the same day, the Vietnamese official suggested the Greek parliamentcontinue promoting the effective implementation of the EU-Vietnam Free TradeAgreement (EVFTA) and the Vietnam – EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement(EVIPA) for common benefits of the two nations, as Vietnam – Greece economicand trade ties remain modest compared to political ties.
The host affirmed appreciation of ties with Vietnam and supportfor Vietnam – Greece and Vietnam – EU relationships.
He pledged to step up all-around ties with Vietnam, both bilaterally andat multilaterally, together with the Greek Government.
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan visits the family of Kostas Nguyen Van Lap. (Photo: VNA) Earlier on October 31, the Vice President visited the family of thelate Greek hero of the Vietnam People’s Armed Forces Kostas Nguyen Van Lap as well as metstaff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese communityin Greece./.
