Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Egyptian Ambassador to Vietnam Mahmoud Hassan Nayel (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese government always treasures traditional friendship with the government and people of Egypt – a country with long-lasting civilisation and world-renowned landmark destinations, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said. The PM told newly-accredited Egyptian Ambassador to Vietnam Mahmoud Hassan Nayel at a reception in Hanoi on May 30 said Vietnam is strong in agricultural products such as tea, aquatic products, rice, cashew nuts, coffee, pepper, apparel and rubber so that the country wants to boost trade ties with Egypt in agriculture to lift two-way trade. He asked for promoting collaboration in oil and gas, and strengthening connections between the two countries’ localities, firstly accelerating the signing of agreements on establishing friendship and cooperation between Hanoi and Cairo, and the northern province of Ninh Binh and … [Read more...] about PM: Vietnam values traditional friendship with Egypt
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Egypt’s leaders vow to help VN boost ties with Middle East, Africa
Meeting between Politburo member Vo Van Thuong and Speaker of Egypt's House of Representatives Ali Abdel-Aal (Source: VNA) Cairo (VNA) – Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Speaker of the House of Representatives Ali Abdel-Aal pledged their back for Vietnam’s efforts to strengthen its relations with the Middle East and Africa. The two leaders made the commitment at their separate receptions for Vo Van Thuong, Politburo member, Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and head of its Commission for Information and Education, who is on a working visit to Egypt from May 23-27. They affirmed that Vietnam is a friend and trusted partner of Egypt in Southeast Asia. They hoped the two countries’ relations will help boost Egypt’s ties with the region. Egypt is speeding up the implementation of memoranda of understanding and agreements it signed with Vietnam, and willing to create all favourable conditions for Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Egypt’s leaders vow to help VN boost ties with Middle East, Africa
Egypt banking on Salah’s Liverpool form at World Cup
Egypt coach Hector Cuper is hoping star striker Mohamed Salah can transfer the stellar form he's shown for Liverpool this season to the national side at the World Cup in Russia. After a sterling season with Liverpool, Egypt are hoping forward Mohamed Salah finds his scoring feet this summer at the World Cup in Russia. (AFP/Paul ELLIS) Salah, the Premier League and African player of the year, became a national hero over the leading role he played in helping Egypt qualify for their first World Cup finals in 28 years. "We hope that he will exploit the progress he's made as a striker at Liverpool," said Cuper on Monday (May 14). On Sunday, Salah set a new single-season Premier League scoring record after notching his 32nd goal of the season for Liverpool, surpassing the old mark of 31 goals he had shared with Alan Shearer, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez. Prudent and reserved as ever, Argentine Cuper refrained from making any World Cup predictions for 'The Pharaohs'. The … [Read more...] about Egypt banking on Salah’s Liverpool form at World Cup
Word leaders congratulate Egypt’s President on re-election
Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi (Source: Reuters)The White House said in a statement that President Donald Trump congratulated the Egyptian president and “the two leaders affirmed the strategic partnership between the US and Egypt.” During their telephone conversation, Russian Vladimir Putin "reaffirmed Russia’s intention to further develop mutually beneficial cooperation in many areas, including energy, industry and transport," the Kremlin said on its official website. The crown prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, called Mr. El-Sisi on April 2nd to congratulate him, highlighting "special ties" between the Governments and the people of the UAE and Egypt, El-Sisi's office said in a statement. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas also congratulated on April 2nd President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on his re-election for a second term. Earlier, Mr. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi won his second term as Egypt’s President, winning roughly 90% … [Read more...] about Word leaders congratulate Egypt’s President on re-election
Vietnam Cultural Day organized in Egypt
The delegates watching photos about Vietnam at the event (Photo: vov.vn) At the event, the Vietnamese Embassy opened a book collection about Vietnam, introducing Vietnamese cuisine, displaying photos about the culture and people of Vietnam, especially introducing a photo collection taken by an Egyptian official in Vietnam during his previous travel. Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador Do Hoang Long said that this was one of the activities marking the 55th anniversary of Vietnam – Egypt diplomatic relations. It was organized in Ismailia because the province has great economic potential, especially in agriculture, and the people in the locality haven’t had access to information about Vietnam. On this occasion, the Vietnamese Embassy opened a reading-room at the library to help the local people access more information about Vietnam. The Ambassador hoped that after the event, similar events would be launched in other provinces of Egypt, thus … [Read more...] about Vietnam Cultural Day organized in Egypt