Vietnam and Malawi establish diplomatic relations
VOV.VN - Representatives from Vietnam and Malawi have signed a joint communiqué on establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries at the headquarters of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations in New York, the United States.
The signing ceremony was held on September 23 and witnessed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son of Vietnam and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malawi Nancy Tempo.
The two foreign ministers held a meeting after the signing ceremony, expressing their pleasure at the signing of the joint communiqué. Son described the signing of the document as a historic milestone in the relationship between the two countries. He proposed that both sides implement activities for delegation exchanges and bilateral contacts across various channels to enhance mutual understanding, political trust, and expand cooperation opportunities.
Vietnam is ready to share its development experiences with Malawi, particularly in areas where Vietnam excels, such as economic development, innovation and integration, agriculture, fisheries, and education, Son told the Malawi diplomat.
He also expressed Vietnam’s willingness to collaborate with Malawi in seeking funding from third parties for tripartite agricultural development projects in Malawi.
Echoing Son’s views, Tempo agreed that the bilateral relationship has officially entered a new chapter, while affirming that Malawi stays ready to promote cooperation in various fields with Vietnam.
Malawi is located in the southern part of Africa, bordered by Zambia to the west, Mozambique to the southeast, and Tanzania to the northeast. It has an area of 118,484 km² and a population of 23.38 million, with a GDP size of US$11.24 billion.
Vietnam has now developed diplomatic relations with 194 countries and territories worldwide, including all African countries.
