Meeting marks Vietnam-Iran diplomatic ties
The ties of traditional friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Iran have grown and flourished over the past years.
The view was shared at a recent meeting in capital Tehran, marking 40 years of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Iran.
Speaking to senior Vietnamese and Iranian officials, Vietnamese Ambassador Tran Trong Khanh recalled that both countries have facilitated high-ranking visits, signed scores of cooperation deals and worked closely together at global forums.
He said he is optimistic over the sustainable and all-inclusive cooperation between the two sides in the coming time thanks to the strong will of their leaders and people.
Iranian Minister of Trade, Industry and Mining Mohammadreza Nematzadeh noted that Vietnam and Iran boast areas of highly potential cooperation, especially in economics, trade and investment.
Both sides declared to go to all lengths to foster their future ties.
In celebration of the anniversary, President Truong Tan Sang and his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rowhani cabled congratulatory messages to each other.