2023-06-14 15:46:54
On the afternoon of June 14, at the Government Headquarters, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Chairman of the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire (Cote d’Ivoire) Adama Bictogo on his official visit to Vietnam.
At the meeting, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh welcomed the President of the National Assembly and the Ivory Coast delegation to Vietnam for the first time; expressed his belief that the visit would be a great success, contributing to opening new pages in the relations between the two countries.
Prime Minister congratulated the achievements in political stability and socio-economic development achieved by the people of Ivory Coast under the leadership of President Alassane Ouattara.
On this occasion, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh informing about Vietnam’s situation, foreign policy, especially Vietnam’s efforts to realize strategic goals set by the 13th Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam; affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to promoting friendly cooperation with Ivory Coast, considering Ivory Coast as one of Vietnam’s important partners in Africa.
For her part, Chairwoman of the National Assembly of Ivory Coast Adama Bictogo expressed her pleasure to visit the beautiful country of Vietnam for the first time, thanking Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh for the warm, respectful and sincere welcome. and the people of Vietnam.
[Mốc mới đưa quan hệ Việt Nam-Bờ Biển Ngà phát triển ở tầm mức mới]
National Assembly Chairwoman Adama Bictogo expressed her admiration for President Ho Chi Minh; congratulate Vietnam on continuing to achieve impressive achievements in socio-economic development, being a model for Ivory Coast; highly appreciate Vietnam’s role in the region and in the world, especially within the framework of ASEAN and the United Nations; affirmed that Ivory Coast considers Vietnam one of its important partners in ASEAN and wishes to strengthen multifaceted cooperation with Vietnam in order to maximize the great potential between the two countries.
In an atmosphere of openness, sincerity and trust, the two sides had a comprehensive exchange on the socio-economic situation of each country, bilateral cooperation relationship and regional and international issues of mutual concern.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives Chairman of the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire (Cote d’Ivoire) Adama Bictogo. (Photo: Duong Giang/VNA)The two Leaders highly appreciated the positive developments in bilateral relations, especially in the fields of politics-diplomacy, economy, trade, culture, education, etc. Even during the COVID-19 period. 19, the two countries maintained high-level contacts and made efforts to bring the trade turnover to over 1 billion USD for the first time from 2021, affirming Ivory Coast’s position as Vietnam’s second largest trading partner. South in Africa. The two sides achieved encouraging initial cooperation results in the field of investment.
Emphasizing the great potential for cooperation between Vietnam and Ivory Coast, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Chairwoman Adama Bictogo agreed on measures to further deepen bilateral relations, emphasizing the importance of bilateral ties. the importance of increasing contact and exchange of delegations, especially at high level, in order to enhance political trust and create a solid foundation for promoting cooperation in all fields, especially the economy; determined to further increase bilateral trade turnover through strengthening promotion activities, exchanging business cooperation opportunities and facilitating market expansion in each country as well as in Africa. and Asia.
Vietnam is ready to support Ivory Coast to strengthen cooperation with ASEAN, and Ivory Coast is committed to supporting Vietnam-Africa cooperation within the framework of the African Union and the Western Economic Community. Africa (ECOWAS).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested that the two sides need to ensure a balance of trade, diversify exchange products, increase exports of Vietnam’s strong commodities, and study and expand cooperation in other fields. other potential; study the model of tripartite cooperation on agriculture between the two countries and an international organization.
The Prime Minister thanked and asked Ivory Coast to continue to create conditions for the Vietnamese community to live, do business and settle down in Ivory Coast, contributing to the friendship between the two countries.
Chairman of the National Assembly of Ivory Coast highly agreed with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s orientations to promote cooperation and pledged to promote the role of the legislative body in supporting and facilitating cooperation between the two governments. government, especially in implementing measures proposed by the Prime Minister.
Besides, President of the National Assembly of Ivory Coast expect Vietnam to share development experience; propose to strengthen agricultural cooperation with Vietnam to contribute to ensuring sustainable food security for Ivory Coast; requesting Vietnamese enterprises to increase investment and production in Ivory Coast; willing to research, promote cooperation in the fields of education-training, health, people-to-people exchanges…
During their meeting, the two Leaders agreed to strengthen the legal framework for economic cooperation by strengthening the conclusion of the Cooperation Framework Agreement as well as other important agreements on trade, promotion and protection. investment households, avoid double taxation…
The two sides affirmed to continue to coordinate and actively support each other at multilateral forums, especially the United Nations, Non-Aligned Movement…; share and support the stance of resolving disputes, including the East Sea issue by peaceful means, on the basis of international law.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh respectfully requested that the Chairman of the National Assembly of Ivory Coast convey to the Prime Minister of Ivory Coast an invitation to visit Vietnam, and thanked him for the invitation to visit Ivory Coast. The visit will be arranged at an appropriate time through diplomatic channels.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh welcomes Chairman of the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire (Cote d’Ivoire) Adama Bictogo on an official visit to Vietnam. (Photo: Duong Giang/VNA)
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Ivory Coast National Assembly Chairwoman Adama Bictogo pay an official visit to Vietnam. (Photo: Duong Giang/VNA)
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives Ivory Coast National Assembly Chairman Adama Bictogo on an official visit to Vietnam. (Photo: Duong Giang/VNA)
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the meeting with Chairman of the Ivory Coast National Assembly Adama Bictogo. (Photo: Duong Giang/VNA)
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the meeting with Chairman of the Ivory Coast National Assembly Adama Bictogo. (Photo: Duong Giang/VNA)
Speaker of the Parliament of Ivory Coast Adama Bictogo speaks. (Photo: Duong Giang/VNA)
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives Ivory Coast National Assembly Chairman Adama Bictogo. (Photo: Duong Giang/VNA)
Pham Tiep (VNA/Vietnam+)
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