Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has paid a two-day official visit to Belgium on June 27-28 at the invitation of Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister cum Minister of Foreign Affairs, Didier Reynders.
During his stay in Belgium, Minh met with Crown Prince Philippe and Chairman of the National Assembly Andre Flahaut. He also held talks with Didier Reynders as well as meetings the Governors of the Flanders and Wallonie regions and the French-speaking community of Wallonie-Bruxelles.
At the meetings, the Belgian Crown Prince and officials said they are impressed by Vietnam’s great socio-economic achievements, which have contributed to heightening the country’s position in the region and the world.
The two sides noted with pleasure the fruitful development of the friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries in all areas, especially in politics, diplomacy, economics, education and training.
They agreed to maintain regular exchange of delegations at all levels and continue to work closely at international and multilateral forums, especially in the UN and within the frameworks of ASEM and ASEAN-EU.
Both host and guest proposed boosting cooperation between regions and localities and create favourable conditions for the two countries’ businesses to seek partners and explore investment opportunities, focusing on seaports, logistic services, transport, green technology, health care, and education and training.
Didier Reynders said Belgium always considers Vietnam a prioritised partner in the country’s cooperation policy.
They reached consensus on the need for the two foreign ministries to enhance their exchange, regular consultation and cooperation on research and personnel training.
Foreign Minister visits Belgium
Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh paid a two-day official visit to Belgium at the invitation of Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister cum Minister of Foreign Affairs, Didier Reynders.
Source: VOV
