•  Vietnam, South Africa look toward closer bilateral ties

During the visit to Vietnam from November 16-19, the Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa, Max Vuyisile Sisulu, and his delegation held talks with NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung and met with State President Truong Tan Sang and Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

At these meetings, Mr Sisulu expressed his belief that his visit will mark a new step in developing the ties of friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and South Africa, while opening up prospects for boosting bilateral cooperation at regional and international levels.

Both sides compared notes on political and diplomatic issues and the socio-economic situation in their respective countries, and agreed to do their best to strengthen solidarity, cooperation and mutual understanding between the two countries at bilateral and international forums.

During their stay in Vietnam, Mr Sisulu and his entourage laid wreaths at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and visited the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology and Ha Long Bay – one of the world’s natural wonders.

On the evening of November 19, the South African NA speaker, his wife and delegation left Hanoi for their home country,successfully concluding their visit to Vietnam.