Vietnamese State leader receives ambassadors

At the reception for Polish Ambassador Aleksander Surdej, President Thuong expressed his confidence that the Ambassador would make positive contributions to boosting bilateral ties, especially on the occasion of their 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2025.

He wished that Surdej would facilitate the exchange of all-level delegations and step up the implementation of existing bilateral cooperation mechanisms. He also suggested ramping up collaboration across education-training, tourism, culture, and people-to-people exchange, thereby expanding cooperation into other areas.

He also hoped for greater interaction between Vietnamese and Polish citizens, encouraging more visits, study trips, and experience sharing between the two nations.

The Polish diplomat, in turn, expressed a desire for stronger coordination in economy, public policy, labour, and science and geology, alongside culture and art, especially in music.

Impressed by the participation of many talented young Vietnamese pianists in competitions in Poland, he applauded the Vietnamese community in Poland for contributing to development in the host country.

Receiving Spanish Ambassador Carmen Cano De Lasala, the Vietnamese State leader asked both countries to nurture political trust, diplomatic ties and intensify high-level visits and exchanges.

In his view, leveraging cooperation mechanisms such as the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) will further increase two-way trade in the future. Many Vietnamese agencies and businesses have already embarked on studying technology, infrastructure and transportation - areas in which Spain excels.

The President also suggested further fostering ties across education, sci-tech, culture, sport and people-to-people exchange.

The Spanish Ambassador said both nations are now in a very favourable stage to boost bilateral ties, especially in 2024 when they celebrate the 15th anniversary of strategic partnership toward the future.

Spain aspires to cultivate cultural and people-to-people exchanges, welcome more Vietnamese to visit, study and work in the country, she told the host leader.

Meeting with Bangladeshi Ambassador Mohammad Lutfor Rahman, President Thuong suggested both countries’ relevant agencies intensify exchanges and mutual support for development as the two economies share similarities.

"Vietnam stays ready to serve as a bridge for Bangladesh to advance cooperation with ASEAN and hopes that Bangladesh will support the bloc's common stance on global and regional issues," he said.

Wishing for the further sharing of experience for development, the ambassador said Bangladesh expects to further step up cooperation with Vietnam, especially in agriculture, education, information and communication technology, cybersecurity, and launch of direct flights to boost people-to-people exchange.

At the meeting with Mozambican Ambassador Leonardo Rosario Manuel Pene, President Thuong proposed the continued consolidation of political trust as a foundation for collaboration beyond trade and investment.

He called for more drastic measures to increase coordination in culture, education, technology and people-to-people exchange.

The ambassador thanked the President and relevant Vietnamese agencies for their support in fulfilling his mission in Vietnam.

He pledged his best efforts to propel Vietnam-Mozambique relationship forward no matter what position he will take up in the future.