Vietnam’s president, Vo Van Thuong, has stated that expanding his nation’s longstanding relationship and wide-ranging partnership with Sri Lanka is a priority for his nation.
On Tuesday, April 18, President Thuong received a presentation of credentials from Sajeewa Umanga Mendis, the new ambassador of Sri Lanka to Vietnam.
The Sri Lankan representative praised Vietnam’s socioeconomic development accomplishments and expressed his hope that the two countries would continue their collaboration and knowledge-sharing and expand intercultural exchanges.
President Thuong emphasized the importance of promoting high-level contacts and people-to-people diplomacy to intensify friendship and mutual understanding; and stepping up the implementation of existing cooperation mechanisms.
The two sides agreed to promote bilateral cooperation in trade and investment, and share experience in poverty reduction, human development, education, health and culture.
Meanwhile, Ambassadors of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Chile also presented their credentials to the Vietnamese president alongside their Sri Lankan counterpart.
Welcoming UAE Ambassador Bader Almatrooshi, President Thuong has extended his best wishes to the diplomat during the holy month of Ramadan – the month of fasting for Muslims. He expressed his hope that the diplomat will act as a bridge boosting the two countries’ relations.
