Cairo (VNA) - The Al-Messa Daily newspaper of Egypt has praised theprospect of cooperation between Vietnam and the northern African country,affirming that the friendship between the two countries will enter a new stageof development after the upcoming State visit by Vietnamese President Tran DaiQuang to the nation.
ReefatKhaled, in his article published on August 23, highlighted the significance ofthe visit, saying that it will help deepen the traditional friendship betweenthe two countries, which has been nurtured over the last 55 years.
The visit will create a foundation for effective and practical cooperation betweenVietnam and Egypt in fields like politics, economy, culture and tourism, thearticle said, adding this will also offer a chance for both sides’ enterprisesto meet and seek cooperation opportunities in trade, investment and tourism.
Regarding the prospect for bilateral cooperation in the coming time, thearticle quoted former Egyptian Ambassador to Vietnam Reda El Taify as sayingthat the two countries’ leaders will witness the signing of cooperation agreementsacross various fields.
Vietnamese enterprises can invest in infrastructure projects in Egypt, whileEgyptian investors can seek business opportunities in Vietnam, the articlenoted.
Khaled also mentioned similarities in historical and cultural values, and long-standingcivilization of Vietnam and Egypt, and stressed that both nations areattractive destinations for international tourists.
Egypt hopes to welcome more and more Vietnamese visitors, the article said,expressing the hope that Vietnam will soon open a direct air route between Hanoiand Cairo.
Khaled also proposed measures to lift Vietnam-Egypt collaboration in tourism,culture, trade and investment.
The two sides should hold cultural promotion and exchange programmes, as wellas trade shows and fairs in both nations to introduce their culturalidentities, and products and services, the article noted.-VNA