Mr. Triet congratulated Mr. Santos on his election and expressed Vietnam’s eagerness to boost cooperation with Colombia in all fields.

President Santo said Colombia highly values its relationships with Asian countries, and Vietnam in particular. He also praised the Hong Kong – Shanghai Banking Corporation for establishing the CIVETS group, which includes developing countries of Colombia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey, and South Africa, saying the group will create opportunities for the countries to promote their images and attract investment.

The two state leaders agreed to strengthen Vietnam-Colombia relations, especially in economics and trade, and support each other at international forums.

In a meeting with the Danish Prime Minister, President Triet said he was delighted at the development of Vietnam-Denmark cooperation and expressed his thanks for Denmark’s Official Development Assistance to Vietnam.

Mr. Triet also said he hopes Danish businesses will continue to increase their investment in Vietnam.

Mr. Rasmussen said the relationship between Vietnam and Denmark is getting better and better and highlighted Vietnam’s contribution to the region’s development. He said exchange visits by the two countries’ leaders will help promote cooperation between Vietnamese and Danish businesses.

The Danish leader said he has confidence that Danish companies operating in Vietnam will be successful and able to expand their business.

The two should cooperate in tourism, education and training, as well as in business, he said.

President Triet told Cuba’s Minister of Foreign Relations that the Vietnamese people are always happy at Cuba’s socio-economic development. Vietnam consistently urges the US to remove its economic embargo against Cuba, he said.

The state leader said he hopes to strengthen Vietnam’s multifaceted cooperation with Cuba, especially in agriculture and conveyed his best wishes to Cuba’s iconic leader Fidel Castro and Cuban President Raul Castro Ruz.

Mr. Rodriguez expressed his thanks to the Vietnamese people for their assistance to Cuba and said Cuba sees Vietnam as an inspiring example of economic growth.

He congratulated Vietnam on its fulfillment of ASEAN’s chairmanship, and passed on Fidel Castro’s and President Ruz’s best wishes to Vietnamese State and Party leaders.