Peru and Vietnam hold fifth political consultation
VOV.VN - Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc and his Peruvian counterpart John Peter Camino Cannock co-chaired the fifth Political Consultation between the two foreign ministries on October 3 as part of the former’s activities conducted during his visit to the South American nation.
During the working trip, Deputy FM Ha Kim Ngoc paid a courtesy call to then President of the Peruvian Congress Eduardo Salhuana and worked alongside officials and employees of Bitel, a company of Viettel Group in Peru.
At the political consultation, both sides showed satisfaction with the important progress made in diplomatic relations over the past 30 years, affirming their determination to bring the friendship and all-around co-operation between the two countries to new heights.
They agreed to accelerate the early exchange of high-level delegations and further exploit the huge potential that exists in bilateral relations, especially in the fields of telecommunications, science and technology, agriculture, mining, tourism, and culture.
The two sides pledged to further enhance the effectiveness of co-operation in mechanisms of which both sides are members such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and augment ties between ASEAN and the Pacific Alliance (AP).
Regarding regional and international issues of mutual concern, the two diplomats pledged to continue to work closely together at multilateral forums and support each other's candidacy for important UN agencies moving forward.
They shared ASEAN's views on maintaining peace, stability, freedom, security and safety of navigation and aviation in the East Sea, and resolving disputes by peaceful means on the basis of the UN Charter and international law.
In an exchange held with Peruvian leaders, Deputy FM Ngoc affirmed that Vietnam considers Peru to be a very important partner and a leading investment location for the nation in the Latin American region.
He therefore expressed his hope that Peruvian government agencies and congress will create favourable conditions for Bitel to expand its business, develop further, and make positive contributions to sustainable development and the digital transformation process in Peru.
Deputy FM wished Peru a successful organisation of the APEC Summit in November and expressed hope that the South American country would share its experience, thus enabling Vietnam to successfully assume the role of APEC host country ahead in 2027.
For their part, Peruvian leaders stressed that their country highly values its relations with the Vietnamese side and will closely co-ordinate to strengthen high-level delegation exchanges. Deputy FM John Peter voiced his hope that the nation will soon open a permanent embassy in Peru to create more optimal conditions for expanding the increasingly growing relationship between the two countries.
Senior Peruvian officials also hailed Bitel's success and contributions to socio-economic development, especially in rural, remote, and isolated areas of Peru.
During an earlier meeting held with the leaders of Bitel, Deputy FM Ngoc applauded the efforts and important achievements recorded by the firm in its investment and business activities in Peru over the past decade.
The Deputy FM expressed his hope that Bitel will continue to remain proactive, positive, and creative to continue to firmly secure its position as one of the leading telecommunications and digital services companies in Peru, thereby accompanying the Government and people of Peru in the digital transformation process as a greater contribution to the friendship and co-operation between the two countries.
