Promoting Vietnam – Saudi Arabia relations
VOV.VN - The Embassy of Saudi Arabia hosted a ceremony in Hanoi on September 22 evening to mark Saudi Arabia’s 93rd National Day (September 23).
In his speech, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Ha Kim Ngoc congratulated Saudi Arabia on its tremendous development achievements over the years, and affirmed that Vietnam wishes to forge multifaceted cooperation with Saudi Arabia.
He said Vietnam – Audi Arabia relations have developed strongly in recent times through reciprocal visits and existing cooperation mechanisms.
Two-way trade turnover between Vietnam and Saudi Arabia reached US$2.7 billion in 2022, representing a year-on-year rise of 32.4%. Despite the global economic fallout, the first seven months of 2023 alone also saw bilateral trade rise 7.4% year on year to US$1.6 billion.
Recently, the Vietnam - Saudi Arabia Business Forum was organized, attracting the participation of more than 750 businesses from both sides.
Ngoc said the two countries will celebrate the 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2024 – a major milestone in bilateral relations. He expressed his belief that bilateral cooperation would be enhanced in all areas, from politics-diplomacy to economy, trade, investment, culture, and people-to-people exchanges in the coming time.
For his part, Ambassador Mohammed Ismaeil A. Dahlwy reviewed the achievements that Saudi Arabia has recorded over the years, as well as its efforts to realize the Saudi Vision 2030.
He affirmed that both Saudi Arabia have over the past 24 years treasured their close bond which is now growing stronger through increased cooperation in many different fields as well as effective coordination at international forums.
The ambassador wished the Government and people of Vietnam more and more success and greater achievements in national development and international integration. He expected that bilateral relations would continue to develop strongly and reach new heights in the coming years.
