The two DeputyFMs evaluated outcomes of cooperation aspects between the two countries,and agreed on the future bilateral agenda with more high-leveldelegation exchanges, enhanced connection among ministries andbusinesses, and close coordination in the organisation of culturalexchange activities.
The two sides also agreed toeffectively implement cooperation mechanisms and signed agreements,including the bilateral free trade deal that became effective fromJanuary this year, while continuing negotiations for agreements onconsular affairs, finance, education and fisheries, thus completinglegal framework for partnership.
They also discussedregional and international issues of mutual concerns, and concurred tosupport each other at multilateral forums.
Duringhis stay in Chile, Deputy FM Ngoc paid a courtesy call to Presidents ofthe Senate Isabel Allende Bussi and Chamber of Deputies Aldo CornejoGonzalez, and Chilean President Michelle Bachelet’s mother, AngelaJeria.
During meetings, the Chilean leadersexpressed their warm sentiments to Vietnamese people and theiradmiration for the country’s history of struggling for nationalindependence as well as recent achievements that Vietnam has gained.
They affirmed their wish to further foster bilateral relations with Vietnam in all fields.
Ngoc thanked the support that Chilean people gave to Vietnamduring the past struggle for national independence and unity as well ascurrent national construction.
He stated thatVietnam always treasures and prioritises to the development of ties withChile, hoping to strengthen cooperation with the country inpolitics-diplomacy, economics-trade, culture-education, andsecurity-defence.
He also said he hopes legislative bodies and public organisations of both sides will foster their connection.
On the East Sea issue, leaders of Chile’s parliament and ForeignMinistry affirmed their consistent stance of supporting the settlementof disputes through peaceful measures in line with international law.
He also visited leaders of the Chile-Vietnam CulturalInstitute and visited the University of Chile’s Institute forInternational Studies where he delivered a speech on political andsecurity climate in Asia.-VNA