Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Minh Khoi (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam is ready to share its experienceand support Iran to the best of its ability in battling the COVID-19 pandemic, DeputyForeign Minister Dang Minh Khoi said on June 22.
He made the pledge during telephone talks with hisIranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi regarding the current situation and measuresto bolster Vietnam-Iran relations amid the complexities brought about byCOVID-19.
The Vietnamese official spoke highly of efforts by andthe initial success of the Iranian Government and people in curbing the spreadof the pandemic and resuming some economic activities.
Both sides noted that the two countries have ampleroom for cooperation. Ministries, sectors, and businesses therefore need tostand ready to further strengthen bilateral ties once the pandemic is broughtunder control.
They agreed to continue carrying out currentcooperation mechanisms, giving priority to the organisation of the 10th meetingof the Vietnam-Iran Intergovernmental Committee and to speeding up talks on agreementson extradition, the handover of convicted persons, and judicial support, amongothers.
For his part, the Iranian Deputy FM congratulatedVietnam on its achievements in the fight against COVID-19, saying that Iranwants to study its experience in this regard.
He also highly valued Vietnam’s contributions as a non-permanentmember of the UN Security Council and the ASEAN Chair in 2020, and voiced hishope that the country will continue to uphold its role and position in aneffort to maintain peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the regionand the world.
Views on regional and international issues of mutualconcern were also exchanged./.
