Vinh also expressed his delight at thecountries’ long-time traditional friendship and increasingly developing cooperation.He noted that 2022 marked the 60th anniversary of their diplomaticrelations.
Talking to more than 200 guests, the diplomat recalled eventsthat gave birth to the nation and its development into a dynamic economy, particularlyits rapid post-pandemic recovery.
In the first seven months of 2022, Vietnam’s import-exportvalue exceeded 431 billion USD, an annual increase of 14.8%. Foreign direct investmentspoured into the country during the period, meanwhile, amounted to some 11.57billion USD, up 10.2% year-on-year.
Vinh took the occasion to thank governments and peoplesworldwide, including those of Algeria, for their support to Vietnam in itsstruggle for independence as well as national construction and development.
The ceremony featured an exhibition on Vietnam’s landscapes,people, and culture./.