During the visit from May 19-20, the diplomat held a working sessionwith Yazd Governor S.M. Mir Mohammadi and other provincial officials.
Despite flourishing political relations, Vietnam andIran still need to strongly promote their economic partnership, theGovernor said while presenting the local advantages in industry,agriculture and tourism.
He expressed delight atYazd-based Alloy Steel’s collaboration with a Vietnamese partner and theupcoming shipment of the firm’s first batch of goods to the SoutheastAsian country, which he described as a good signal for the future.
Ambassador Thach said he expects economic relations between Vietnam and Yazd to be elevated in the time ahead.
At a separate meeting with Mohammad Reza Ghomi, Director of the YazdChamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines, Thach presented on the fieldsVietnam excels in, especially agricultural products.
The Iranian official pledged he will introduce Vietnam to some ofYazd’s business clients, initially focusing on Vietnamese rice, coffee,tea and rubber.
He also said a business delegation from the province will soon visit Vietnam to explore cooperation opportunities.-VNA