Vietnamese and Ethiopian diplomats talk bilateral cooperation
VOV.VN - Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia Demeke Mekonnen, during their phone talks on April 22, discussed bilateral cooperation and coordination at multilateral forums on the occasion of both nations’ 45th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.
Demeke Mekonnen congratulated Son on his recent appointment as Foreign Minister of Vietnam, while affirm his nation’s recognition of importance to strengthening the friendship and all-around collaboration with Vietnam.
He noted his appreciation for Vietnam’s successful implementation of its dual goals of pandemic containment and socio-economic development and showed his impression at the nation’s tremendous achievements in external relations, particularly as Chair of ASEAN last year and a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2020 to 2021 term.
FM Son expressed his delight at remarkable progress in the bilateral relations over the past 45 years and hailed Ethiopia’s regional role and position.
He said he expected the two foreign ministries to enhance their roles in reinforcing the two countries’ friendship and cooperation for peace, cooperation and development in the region.
Both sides also compared notes on a score of measures and orientations for the promotion of bilateral ties in the time ahead, with a particular focus on intensifying the exchange of delegations at all levels when COVID-19 is brought under control, expanding economic cooperation, studying collaboration mechanisms and revamping legal frameworks.
During the talks, they also discussed a number of regional and international issues of shared concern.
FM Son affirmed Vietnam’s support for the settlement of all international disputes through peaceful measures in line with international law and the UN Charter.