At the meeting, co-chaired by Vietnam’s Deputy Foreign Minister Dao Viet Trung and his Myanmar counterpart Maung Myint, the two sides informed each other of the situation in their respective countries and exchanged views on cooperation in politics, economics, trade and investment.

The officials discussed a range of measures to realise bilateral cooperation agreements, especially the deals signed during Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung’s visit to Myanmar last month.

The two sides noted with pleasure the time-honoured friendship and multi-faceted cooperation between Vietnam and Myanmar have continued to expand well, particularly in the economic field.

They agreed to urge ministries, sectors and businesses of the two countries to effectively implement the signed agreements in a move to further tighten their economic, trade and investment ties.

The officials agreed on a number of activities to celebrate the 35^th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Myanmar diplomatic relations, which falls on May 28.

Myanmar affirmed its support for Vietnam so that it can fulfill its role as ASEAN chairmanship in 2010.

The diplomats touched upon regional and international issues of mutual concern and agreed to step up their cooperation at regional and international forums for peace, stability and development in the region and the world as well.

They also agreed to organise the seventh political consultation meeting in Myanmar next year.