The Republic of Rwanda is willing to cooperate with Vietnam towards further strengthening the bilateral friendship between the two nations, President of the Republic of Rwanda Paul Kagame has said.
Vietnamese and Rwanda officials at the meeting (Photo: VNA)
Pretoria (VNA) - The Republic of Rwanda is willing to cooperate with Vietnam towards furtherstrengthening the bilateral friendship between the two nations, President ofthe Republic of Rwanda Paul Kagame has said.
He made the statement during a meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador to Tanzaniaand the Republic of Rwanda Nguyen Nam Tien, who presented his credentials to thePresident on October 27.
The Rwandan leader extended his warmest greetings to Party General Secretary and State PresidentNguyen Phu Trong, while highly valuing the increasing development relationshipbetween the two countries over the recent years.
He thankedVietnam for supporting former Foreign Minister of theRepublic of Rwanda Louise Mushikiwabo in her role as the Secretary Generalof the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF).
For his part, Ambassador Tien emphasised that2020 marks the 45th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations between thetwo countries.
He congratulatedthe government and people of Rwanda on remarkable achievements in promotingsocio-economic development and maintaining peace and security in the region andaround the world.
During his working trip, theVietnamese diplomat had a meeting on October 28 with Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Republic of Rwanda Michel Minega Sebera, during which the two sides discussed orientationsfor expanding trade and investment cooperation.
Previously, on October 26, while meeting withrepresentatives from the department of Asia and Pacific affairs under theForeign Ministry of theRepublic of Rwanda, Ambassador Tien and Rwandan officials proposedmeasures to promote the traditional friendship between the two countries aswell as between their foreign ministries./.
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Vietnam always attaches importance to promoting the friendship and cooperation with traditional friends in Africa, including Rwanda and Guinea, said President Tran Dai Quang.
Cooperation in trade and investment between Vietnam and Africa, especially East Africa, has yet to meet the two sides’ potential, Vietnamese Ambassador to Tanzania, cum Kenya, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Somalia, Uganda and Comoros Nguyen Kim Doanh has said.
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An official of HCM City attributed achievements of the two countries' relations to not only efforts by both countries' governments but also perservering support from people's organisations, businesses, and dedicated individuals.
The two sides committed to adopting breakthrough measures to broaden the scope of cooperation and further boost trade turnover in a more balanced and mutually beneficial manner, towards better responding to fluctuations in global trade and contributing to ensuring a stable and sustainable supply chain.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed the city enhance exchanges with Vietnamese localities, particularly Ho Chi Minh City. He called for deeper, result-oriented cooperation in trade, investment, and strategic development — especially in sectors where Shanghai has strengths and Vietnam has demand, such as transport infrastructure, smart and green cities, and innovation.
President Luong Cuong appreciated the ambassadors' contributions to Vietnam's relations with their countries and called for continued efforts to help advance those ties.
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In his closing speech at the 10th plenum of the Party Central Committee in September 2024, Party General Secretary Lam declared: “With the position and strength accumulated over 40 years of renewal, and with the unity of the entire Party, people, and army, alongside new opportunities under the sound Party leadership, we now possess the essential conditions to enter a new era."
Vietnamese and Rwanda officials at the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
