Vietnamese Ambassador to Egypt and Lebanon Do Hoang Long suggested Lebanon recognise Vietnam’s full market economy status during his current visit to the Middle-east country.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Egypt and Lebanon Do Hoang Long (M) at the economic seminar on September 27 (Source: VNA)
Cairo (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to Egypt and Leba💮non Do Hoang Lon♈g suggested Lebanon recognise Vietnam’s full market economy status during his current visit to the Middle-east country.
Vietnam and Lebanon should consider expanding their cooperation in trade, finance-banking, tourism and labour, while supporting each other at international organisations and forums, the ambassador told Lebanese Prime Minister Tamman Salam on September 28.
Briefing the PM on the outcomes of the Vietnam-Lebanon economic seminar on September 27, the diplomat noted his hope that the two countries will work to tap their cooperation potential, particularly in economy and labour, via high-level delegation exchanges, economic, cultural and artistic exhibitions, and meetings between their businesses.
For his part, PM Tamman Salam said he hopes that the time-honoured relationship will thrive during the ambassador’s tenure.
The host expressed his admiration for achievements Vietnam has gained in the fields of economy, social affairs, foreign relations, agriculture and education, voicing his hope that the country will score more attainments in the reform process, as well as in industrialisation and modernisation.
The leader displayed his wish to soon pay an official visit to Vietnam in order to introduce Lebanon’s socio-economic landscape as well as its new policies to the country.
During his stay in Lebanon from September 26-30, Ambassador Long had meetings with Minister of Economy and Trade Alain Hakim, Deputy Minister of Labour Geoger Aydo and Ambassador in charge of international organisations under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Atif Ayyub.
The two sides compared notes on measures to boost the long-standing friendship and cooperation for mutual development, especially in economy, trade and investment promotion and labour.
He called for Lebanon’s support for Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Sanh Chau’s bid to assume the post of UNESCO General Director for 2017-2021.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt and Lebanon and Vietnam’s Honorary Consul in Lebanon jointly held a banquet to mark the 71st anniversary of August Revolution and National Day on September 29.
On September 27, the embassy in conjunction with the Honorary Consul and the Lebanese Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture organised an economic seminar highlighting Vietnam’s business potential and opportunities.-VNA
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Lebanese businesses wish to seek opportunities in Vietnam, Naji Mouzannar from the Lebanon Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (LCCIA) said at a seminar on September 27.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Egypt and Lebanon Do Hoang Long (M) at the economic seminar on September 27 (Source: VNA)
