PM: Việt Nam considers Argentina an important partner in Latin America

Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI – Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has assured Argentine Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship Jorge Faurie that Việt Nam will always consider Argentina an important partner in Latin America.  During a reception in Hà Nội on Tuesday, the PM hailed the visit for opening up a new chapter in bilateral co-operation and yielding successful outcomes of talks between the two foreign ministries.  He called for boosting bilateral trade and investment as the current two-way trade of US$3 billion per year remains modest.  As Việt Nam currently holds a trade deficit with Argentina, the host suggested organising business forums to seek new opportunities.  Expressing his warm welcome for the upcoming visit to Việt Nam by Argentine President Mauricio Macri, the PM said he hoped to boost collaboration with the Latin American country in football.  He wished that the upcoming meeting of the Việt Nam-Argentina Inter-Governmental Committee would be successful, raising two-way trade, and accelerating the signing of several important bilateral co-operation agreements.  Faurie, for his part, said Argentine President Mauricio Macri looks forward to visiting Việt Nam and also welcoming the Vietnamese PM to the country.  Satisfied with the achievements of bilateral ties in diverse fields over the past 45 years, especially in politics and economics with regular high-level visits, he said both sides could work to expand their cooperative areas.  According to the Minister, the working agenda between the two nations will be busy in the near future. In September, Argentina will welcome a… [Read full story]