Speaking at a meeting in Hanoi between ambassadors of Arab countriesto Vietnam and former Vietnamese ambassadors to Arab countries, MohammedIsmaeil A. Dahlwy said that this event was a good opportunity for them toexchange experience and discuss measures to boost relations between Vietnam andthe bloc.
Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries consider Vietnam as abright spot in economic growth, and hope for closer cooperation in the comingtime, he affirmed.
Stressing that Vietnam is an important partner of theircountries in Southeast Asia, the diplomats showed their hope to cooperate withand receive support from Vietnamese friends to bring the ties to a new height.
According to them, there remains ample room to promoteVietnam’s ties with Arab countries. They suggested the sides intensifycollaboration in culture, education and people-to-people exchanges.
The diplomats proposed opening new direct air routes,stepping up the organisation of cultural and people-to-people exchanges, andstrengthening cooperation in politics, economics, investment, tourism andsports and between localities.
Former Vietnamese ambassadors affirmed their willingness tocooperate with the Arab community to enhance bilateral ties./.