Algeria pushes for implementation of commitments, business connectivity
VOV.VN - Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs Ahmed Attaf emphasized on September 10 that both sides must strongly speed up the implementation of agreed commitments, with a particular focus on strengthening ties between the two countries' business communities.
Attaf made the remarks during a recepton on September 9 at the ministry headquarters for newly appointed Vietnamese Ambassadorto Algeria Vu Duy Long.
At the meeting, Attaf affirmed that Vietnam and Algeria share a special historical friendship forged during their struggles for national independence. Noting the positive momentum in bilateral ties following the establishment of their Strategic Partnership, he stated that the primary objective now is to elevate economic cooperation to a level commensurate with high-level political relations and their shared historical ties. He also expressed admiration for Vietnam's development achievements, suggesting that Algeria could draw on its experience.
Presenting a copy of his letter of credence, Ambassador Vu Duy Long thanked the host for the warm reception, conveyed regards from Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung, and reiterated an invitation for senior Algerian leaders to visit Vietnam.
Ambassador Vu Duy Long affirmed that one of the key tasks during his tenure is to coordinate with Algerian agencies to effectively implement the Strategic Partnership between the two countries; expand cooperation in high-potential areas such as defense, security, trade, investment, agriculture, biotechnology, and sectors aligned with each side's needs and strengths; and underscored the desire to further promote oil and gas cooperation between the Vietnam National Energy-Industry Group (Petrovietnam) and the Algerian National Oil Company (Sonatrach).
On this occasion, the Ambassador also requested that the Algerian side continue to pay attention and create optimal conditions for the Vietnamese community living and working in Algeria.
Minister Ahmed Attaf affirmed that the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will actively coordinate, support, and offer favorable conditions for Ambassador Vu Duy Long to successfully fulfill his duties, while expressing confidence that the Ambassador will play an active role in accelerating the implementation of reached agreements as a way of making the Vietnam-Algeria Strategic Partnership increasingly substantive and effective.
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