He affirmed that Malta will lobby other EU member countries to support an early abolition of trade barriers the EU has set up against several Vietnamese exports to this large market.

He also voiced Malta’s support for Vietnam’s bid to join the UNESCO Executive Council.

The President said that relations between Malta and Vietnam have fared well and that the two countries have great potential for promoting bilateral cooperation in information and communication technology (ICT), banking, maritime transport, pharmacy, tourism, education and training. 

He expressed his belief that Malta and Vietnam will soon end negotiations and sign a number of cooperation agreements, including those on double tax avoidance and investment promotion and protection.

Ambassador Thoai said that the Vietnamese government and people want to promote cooperation with Malta, especially in economics, trade and investment.