Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliev stated this at a reception for Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia and Azerbaijan, Pham Xuan Son, who presented his credentials on December 3.

President Aliev praised Vietnam’s achievements and active role in the region and internationally, and affirmed that his country will open an embassy in Vietnam soon.

Azerbaijan wants to strengthen political links with Vietnam through high-ranking visits and establish official relations between the two leadership parties, he said, adding that the country will boost cooperation with Vietnam in many fields, especially energy, oil and gas exploitation, training of experts and high qualification engineers, and establishing oil and gas joint ventures between the two countries

He asserted that he will asked relevant authorities to create the best conditions for Vietnamese people to work and live in his country, contributing to strengthening bilateral relations.

Ambassador Son briefed the president on Vietnam’s situation and proposed some measures to boost bilateral cooperation, including coordination at regional and international forums.

On the occasion, Ambassador Son and his entourage laid wreaths for late President Gaidar Aliev, visited Azerbaijan Oil and Gas Institute, Baku National University, and met with several Azerbaijan officials and representatives of the overseas Vietnamese community in Azerbaijan.