Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh heldphone talks with Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu on April 29 todiscuss cooperation in the fight against COVID-19 as well as coordination at the UnitedNations Security Council to which both countries are non-permanent members in the 2020-2021 tenure.
Minhinformed the Estonian FM about measures implemented by the Vietnamese Governmentand achievements in containing the COVID-19 and maintaining economic growth.
Vietnamis ready to share information and experience with Estonia, and join hands with the country to promote international cooperation indriving back the epidemic and dealing with global challenges, he said.
Reinsalu,for his part, spoke highly of Vietnam’s drastic and effective measures as wellas its active and proactive role at international and regional forums,especially its success in the role of rotary President of the United NationsSecurity Council (UNSC) in January 2020.
Hesuggested that both countries continue working closely together at the UNSC on issues of global concern, especially when Estonia willserve as rotary UNSC President in May 2020.
Minhthanked Estonia for supporting the signing of the European Union – Vietnam FreeTrade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU – Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement(EVIPA) in June 2019.
Heproposed that the Estonian Parliament soon ratify the EVIPA to boost tradebetween the two countries, as well as between Vietnam and the EU.
Speaking highly of recentprogress in bilateral ties, both sides vowed to strengthen traditionalfriendship and all-around bilateral cooperation in fields of their strength anddemand in the near future, including in digital economy and e-government./.
