Linh made the statement on October 12 while addressing a ceremony to mark the78th National Day of Vietnam (September 2, 1945-2023), and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the two countries’ diplomatic ties.
He recalled the official visit to Vietnam by Prime Minister AnwarIbrahim in July, saying that it helped consolidate the politicalfoundation, and create new momentum for bilateral cooperation in politics,economics, defence, security, digital economy, cyber security, and response tonon-traditional security challenges.
Malaysian Minister of Entrepreneur Development andCooperatives Ewon Benedick affirmed that Vietnam is an important partner ofMalaysia, both at the bilateral level and within the ASEAN framework.
The 50th founding anniversary of bilateral diplomaticrelations is a historical milestone recognising the long-term relationship thatthe two countries have cultivated over the years and the need to continue to strengthencloser partnership in the coming time to build up mutual understanding and collaborationfor common prosperity and peace, he added.
At the event, 50 photos featuring the two countries’relations and Vietnam’s heritage and landscapes were displayed.
Around 500 guests were also treated to Vietnamesedishes, and art performances, together with an ‘ao dai’ (Vietnamese traditionalgown) show./.