Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Phuong Nga visited the United Arab Emirates(UAE) and conducted the first political consultation with his UAE counterpart Khalid Ghanim Al Ghaith from May 14-15.
During the visit, Nga was received by Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed binSultan Al Nahyan and Minister of Economy Sultan Mansouri.
The UAE side spoke highly of Vietnam’s achievements in national construction and development, expressing confidence in the country’s potential and future developmentand affirming it places great importance on strengthening all-around cooperation with Vietnam.
The two sides informed each other about the socio- economic situation in their respective country and hold extensive discussion on measures to promote future cooperation.
They agreed to conduct regular exchange of visits at all levels, facilitate enhanced exchanges between businesses and actively implement agreements reached at the 2nd session of the Intergovernmental Commission between the two countries held in Abu Dabi in April 2014.
They are set to bring bilateral trade to US$5.5-6 billion by 2015, bolster cooperation in trade, investment, labour, agriculture, culture and tourism and continue mutual support at international forums.
Diplomats exchanged views on regional and international issues of common concern in which Deputy FM Nguyen Phuong Nga briefed on the recent complicated developments in the East Sea.
The UAE shared its view with Vietnam on the settlement of all disputes by peaceful means on the basis of respect for international law. The two sides consented to continue maintaining political consultations between the two foreign ministries.