November 27, 2017 | 18:17 (GMT+7)
Algeria important to Vietnam’s cooperation in Africa: Minister
Algeria is of utmost importance to Vietnam’s political cooperation in Africa, so the two sides need to enhance their traditional relations, Minister of Construction Pham Hong Ha told staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Algeria on November 26.
During the working session with the Vietnamese Embassy in Algeria
His working session with the embassy
was part of the 11th meeting of the Vietnam-Algeria Inter-Governmental
Committee from November 27 to 29.
Ambassador Pham Quoc Tru said the
two countries have had sound relations for decades. Algerian people also have
good sentiment towards Vietnamese people living in the African country.
Despite many difficulties, the
embassy has made efforts to fulfill the tasks assigned by the Party and State,
he noted.
Minister Ha, who is also head of the
Vietnamese sub-committee of the Vietnam-Algeria Inter-Governmental Committee,
said the two countries need to realize their commitments in diplomatic and
trade ties.
He appreciated contributions by the
embassy and Vietnamese people in Algeria to the two countries’
links. He asked the embassy to continue promoting the relationship between Vietnam and Algeria.
The 11th meeting of the
Vietnam-Algeria Inter-Governmental Committee will take place in Algiers from November 27
to 29, during which Algerian Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia will receive Minister
Ha and the Vietnamese delegation. The Vietnamese official will have working
sessions with the Algerian ministers of housing and urban development; industry
and mines; and agriculture, rural development and fisheries.
The Vietnamese side is set to attend
a meeting between specialists of the Vietnam-Algeria Inter-Governmental
Committee and the 11th meeting of the inter-governmental committee on November
28. They will also take part in a meeting between Vietnamese and Algerian
businesses.
The 10th meeting of the
Vietnam-Algeria Inter-Governmental Committee was held in Hanoi in January 2014.
Source: VNA