Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) speaks at the meeting with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of Vietnamese people in Myanmar on December 17 (Photo: VNA)Nay Pyi Taw (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen XuanPhuc met with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Myanmar on December 17, askingthem to push ahead with economic diplomacy as Myanmar has proved to be anattractive destination for Vietnamese firms.
At the meeting in Nay Pyi Taw, part of his ongoingofficial visit to Myanmar, the PM applauded the embassy and otherrepresentative agencies of Vietnam for their fulfillment of assigned tasks,which he said has greatly contributed to the two countries’ relations.
He expressed his delight at the fact that injust a short period of time, up to 230 Vietnamese businesses have come toinvest and do business in Myanmar, proving this country is an attractivedestination for Vietnamese enterprises.
Meanwhile, bilateral trade has grown stronglyand is expected to top 1 billion USD in 2019, he noted.
PM Phuc also appreciated Vietnamese expatriates’sentiment towards the homeland, as well as their contributions to Myanmar’sdevelopment.
He told the embassy and representative agenciesof Vietnam to uphold patriotism and exert efforts to fulfill their tasks,requesting them to step up economic diplomacy and consular work so as tosupport Vietnamese businesses and people in Myanmar in a timely and effectivemanner.
He also hoped the Vietnamese community will keepunited, adhere to local laws and have practical activities to help withrelations between the two countries.
Additionally, the leader requested the embassyand leaders of Vietnamese people’s associations in Myanmar to pay moreattention to teaching Vietnamese and preserving national culture here.
Earlier the same day, PM Phuc held talks withState Counsellor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi and had separate meetingswith President U Win Myint and Speaker of the Union Assembly T. Khun Myat./.
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