Deputy PM Vuong Dinh Hue (R) and his Slovak counterpart Peter Pellegrini. Photo: VGP
Both said they are pleased with
recent progress in bilateral ties, particularly economic and trade cooperation.
In the first nine months of 2017, two-way trade hit 671 million USD, up 92
percent from last year.
The officials agreed to improve effectiveness
of the Vietnam - Slovakia joint
committee on economic cooperation, promote trade – investment exchanges, and
create favorable conditions for Vietnamese and Slovak firms to form
partnerships and carry out market studies.
They also consented to strengthen
engagements across defense - security, culture, education - training, and
science - technology.
Hue took the occasion to thank the
Slovak Government for its assistance given to Vietnamese expatriates in the
European country, saying he believes the community would help foster the two
nations’ friendship and collaboration.
The Deputy PMs talked with delight
about effective bilateral coordination and support at international forums.
For his part, Peter Pellegrini, who
is on a visit to Vietnam
from November 25 to 28, spoke highly of the achievements Vietnam has made in the renewal
process as well as its increasing international position and role.
He affirmed that his country
considers Vietnam
a traditional friendly partner and wants to boost collaboration with the
Southeast Asian nation in various fields.
Slovakia backs the growth of Vietnam
- EU ties as well as the signing and ratification of the EU-Vietnam free trade
agreement, he added.
Regarding the East Sea issue, both
host and guest highlighted the necessity to settle disputes by peaceful
measures, including diplomatic and legal processes in line with international
laws, particularly the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982 UNCLOS).
Source: VNA