Seychelles wishes to enhance cooperation with Vietnam
VOV.VN - President Wavel Ramkalawan expressed Seychelles’ desire to increase cooperation with Vietnam in various fields during a reception on April 27 for Vietnamese Ambassador to Mozambique and Seychelles Pham Hoang Kim.
Ramkalawan expressed his admiration for Vietnam’s heroic history in the past struggle for national independence and freedom, its impressive achievements in socio-economic development, as well as its increasing role and prestige in the international arena.
The Republic of Seychelles always attaches importance to and wishes to promote friendly cooperation with Vietnam in all fields, especially those in which Seychelles has strength, he said.
The president emphasized that Seychelles considers Vietnam a close friend and hopes that the two countries will take advantage of their strength to further enhance bilateral cooperation in tourism, telecommunications, trade, investment, and fishing.
Ambassador Kim for his part extended greetings from Vietnamese leaders to President Ramkalawan, and affirmed Vietnam wishes to further strengthen friendship and cooperation with African countries in general and with the Seychelles in particular.
He expressed his belief that under the leadership of the President, the Republic of Seychelles will reap many new important achievements in national construction and development.
On the same day, Ambassador Pham Hoang Kim had meetings with Vice President Ahmed Afif, ministers in charge of foreign affairs and tourism, investment, economy, and head of the Seychelles Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Both sides agreed to further bolster cooperation in economy, trade and tourism, considering this a priority in bilateral relations in the coming time. They agreed to increase visit exchanges at all levels, especially when the two countries will celebrate 45 years of bilateral diplomacy in 2024.
Kim suggested that Seychelles create favorable conditions for Vietnam to increase the export of some products of Seychelles needs, and complete legislation for signing and ratifying a number of cooperation agreements with Vietnam.
The Seychelles side agreed to continue working closely with Vietnam at international forums, especially at the United Nations, to support it to strengthen ties with the African Union.