Vietnam, Mongolia mark 60 years of diplomatic ties in Hanoi
Vietnamese and Mongolian officials celebrated 60 years of diplomatic ties in Hanoi on November 17.
Addressing the distinguished guests, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Cao Duc Phat acknowledged the progress made on the political, socio-economic and cultural fronts, and made it clear that the government of Vietnam was keen to foster friendly cooperation with Mongolia for the benefit of the two nations.
Mongolian Ambassador Enkhbat said in full confidence that the bilateral ties had come a long way in a number of spheres, especially economics, agriculture, education and national defence.
The ceremony also witnessed the Ambassador Enkhbat being awarded the Vietnamese State’s Friendship Order. Furthermore, the Order of the Polar Star, Mongolia’s highest state accolade, and the Friendship Order were granted to several Vietnamese individuals who contributed to the bilateral friendship.