Scene at the meeting (Photo: dangcongsan.vn)Hanoi (VNA) – DeputyForeign Minister Bui Thanh Son welcomed Rudolf Huygelen, Director of theBelgian Minister of Foreign Affairs’ cabinet in Hanoi on April 4.
Lauding Vietnam’sachievements in socio-economic development, the Belgian official pledged tocontinue supporting Vietnam even after the end of the two countries’cooperation programme.
Deputy Foreign MinisterSon said the Dinh Vu – Deep C industrial park in Hai Phong, a Belgian-fundedproject in Vietnam, is marking 20 years of operation.
He asked Belgium toreplicate the successful model as part of the European country’s commitment to along-term partnership with Vietnam.
Son noted Vietnamappreciates support from the Belgian Government’s development programme andwelcomes the Belgian Embassy to hold the Innovation Days event at the end of2017 in celebration of 40 years of cooperation with Vietnam.
Reviewing bilateralcooperation, both host and guest agreed to improve local business climates andfacilitate access to their respective markets.
They also agreed to worktogether to organise cultural and economic events to mark the upcoming 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Belgium.
As part of his two-dayvisit to Vietnam on April 4 and 5, Rudolf Huygelen was scheduled to work with theForeign Ministry’s Europe, international organisations, ASEAN, and consular departments. He also attended a ceremony marking20-years of the Dinh Vu – Deep C industrial park.-VNA
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