Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Quang Hieu and Assistant Foreign Minister Reza Zabib of Iran on March 15 co-chaired the 7th political consultation between the nations’ foreign ministries in the form of videoconference. (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign AffairsPham Quang Hieu and Assistant Foreign Minister Reza Zabib of Iran on March 15 co-chairedthe 7th political consultation between the nations’ foreign ministries in the form of videoconference.
The two sides appreciated the positive developments inbilateral cooperation over the past time, particularly in politics-diplomacy,agriculture and education.
Deputy FM Hieu affirmed that Vietnam wants toboost the friendship and multi-faceted cooperation with Iran, and outlinesseveral specific measures to bolster bilateral collaboration, with an emphasison the exchange of delegations, particularly high-level ones. He proposed thatIran import more Vietnamese farm produce and promote partnership with Vietnam in healthcare.
Hieu took the occasion to inform the Iranian side that Vietnam has officiallyre-opened door to international visitors. He expressed the wish that the twocountries will work together to increase their tourism ties as an importantdriver for post-pandemic economic recovery.
The Iranian official hailed Vietnam’s achievements in socio-economic developmentand pandemic control, and affirmed that Iran is ready to push forward thefriendship and cooperation with Vietnam across the fields.
The two sides reached agreement on specificmeasures to boost bilateral cooperation, including organizing activitiestowards the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties (August1973 – 2023), preparing practical contents for the 10th session ofthe Vietnam-Iran intergovernmental committee, and intensifying parliamentary collaborationand people to people exchange.
The two sides also agreed to accelerate negotiations for the signing of newcooperative frameworks in justice, agriculture and education, and enhancepartnerships in commerce, agriculture, aquaculture and tourism.
They also discussed international and regional issues ofmutual concern./.
The two sides appreciated the positive developments inbilateral cooperation over the past time, particularly in politics-diplomacy,agriculture and education.
Deputy FM Hieu affirmed that Vietnam wants toboost the friendship and multi-faceted cooperation with Iran, and outlinesseveral specific measures to bolster bilateral collaboration, with an emphasison the exchange of delegations, particularly high-level ones. He proposed thatIran import more Vietnamese farm produce and promote partnership with Vietnam in healthcare.
Hieu took the occasion to inform the Iranian side that Vietnam has officiallyre-opened door to international visitors. He expressed the wish that the twocountries will work together to increase their tourism ties as an importantdriver for post-pandemic economic recovery.
The Iranian official hailed Vietnam’s achievements in socio-economic developmentand pandemic control, and affirmed that Iran is ready to push forward thefriendship and cooperation with Vietnam across the fields.
The two sides reached agreement on specificmeasures to boost bilateral cooperation, including organizing activitiestowards the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties (August1973 – 2023), preparing practical contents for the 10th session ofthe Vietnam-Iran intergovernmental committee, and intensifying parliamentary collaborationand people to people exchange.
The two sides also agreed to accelerate negotiations for the signing of newcooperative frameworks in justice, agriculture and education, and enhancepartnerships in commerce, agriculture, aquaculture and tourism.
They also discussed international and regional issues ofmutual concern./.
VNA
