Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung met with the newly-accredited ambassadorsof the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Myanmar in Hanoi on April 16.

Welcoming UAE Ambassador Khalid Ibrahim Abdulaziz Shohail Al-Qahtani,PM Dung suggested fostering win-win bilateral cooperation through visitexchanges and mutual support at international forums, especially theUnited Nations.

He called for stronger trade and investment links on the back of each side’s strengths, besides joint work in labour.

The host proposed that the UAE recognise Vietnam as a market economysoon and offer the country more official development assistance inclimate change and environmental protection.

The UAEAmbassador vowed to do his best by working closely with ministries andagencies to spur UAE – Vietnam connections in economics, trade,investment, labour and energy.

At his reception for MyanmarAmbassador Uyn Lai, the government leader hailed Myanmar for its role asASEAN Chair this year, confirming that Vietnam will help the countryduring its tenure.

PM Dung asked the ambassador to coordinatewith the Vietnamese and Myanmar agencies concerned to realisecollaborations in 12 areas agreed by both sides.

Lai, for hispart, said Myanmar treasures its ties with Vietnam across a broadspectrum of areas. Vietnamese investors are always welcomed to work inthe country, particularly in telecommunications, infrastructure, mining,agriculture and energy, he added.

The guest also expressedhope for Vietnam’s sharing of experience in socio-economic developmentand all possible support by the government to fulfil his assigned tasks.-VNA