PresidentPapoulias recalled his fine impression about Vietnamese people and landand the country’s achievements in its national renewal.
AmbassadorBinh expressed thanks for support and assistance from the Greek peopleto Vietnam during its struggle for national independence andunification in the past and during the on-going industrialisation,modernisation and international integration, as well as the building of asociety of equality, democracy and civilisation.
Host and guestshared the same view that with the establishment of diplomatic agenciesin the capital city of each country, the two sides needed to have stronglong-term plans and initiatives to create breakthroughs and momentumfor development of the friendship and cooperation between the twocountries in every field, with a focus on maritime activities, seatourism and culture./.