At the talks, the host affirmed that Vietnam attaches much importance to reinforcing and enhancing its traditional friendship and cooperation with Mongolia. He said that both countries should exert more efforts to increase political trust, expand economic cooperation and closely coordinate at multilateral forums.
Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh and Mongolian Foreign Minister Tsend Munkh-Orgil. Photo: vov.vn
He stressed that Vietnam is willing to work with the Mongolian side to increase high-level exchanges and meetings, and effectively implement agreements and common perceptions reached by the two countries’ senior officials during the visit of Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to Mongolia last July. He also suggested the two sides should boost cooperation in diplomacy, security-defense and economy.
He called on the two sides to seek measures to boost the import and export of goods, which are their strengths, including agro-fisheries products, processed food, consumer goods, machinery, electrical equipment of Vietnam, and meat products of Mongolia.
According to the Vietnamese official, the two countries need to soon promote mutual recognition of quarantine hygiene standards and enhance investment cooperation in oil and gas and pharmaceutical production, thus facilitating cooperation between Vietnamese and Mongolian businesses.
He also asked for stronger connection in cultural exchange, education, tourism, labor, and citizen protection, adding that the two sides should consider opening a flight route between the two nations.
Regarding regional and international issues, the Vietnamese foreign minister hailed Mongolia’s deep participation in regional and international forums and agreed that the two sides will continue enhancing coordination in multilateral forums. He also appreciated Mongolia’s stance on the maintenance of peace, stability and prosperous development in the region and the world.
For his part, the guest spoke highly of achievements in the bilateral ties over the last six decades. He affirmed that the Mongolian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue working closely with the Vietnamese side to accelerate the implementation of agreements in a practical and effective manner, contributing to strengthening the Vietnam-Mongolia relationship.
Translated by Huu Duc