NA Chairwoman: Vietnam values ties with Czech Republic
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has assured President of the Czech Republic Milos Zeman that Vietnam always values the development of ties with traditional friends in the Central and Eastern Europe.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) and President of the Czech Republic Milos Zeman (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairwoman NguyenThi Kim Ngan has assured President of the Czech Republic Milos Zeman thatVietnam always values the development of ties with traditional friends in theCentral and Eastern Europe, with the Czech Republic being one of the prioritypartners.
During a meeting in Hanoi on June 7, Ngan wished that thetwo countries will continue active cooperation and mutual support at regionaland global forums, particularly at the United Nations, the Asia-Europe Meeting(ASEM), and the ASEAN-EU.
She also hoped that the recent signing of numerous memorandaof understanding on cooperation will promote bilateral trade and investment.
Vietnam is ready to offer all possible support to Czechbusinesses to do long-term business in the country, particularly in fields ofVietnam’s demand, she stated, adding that the regular exchange of delegationsfrom the two legislatures will make important contributions to developingbilateral ties.
Zeman, for his part, informed the host that during talkswith President Tran Dai Quang, both sides expressed wish to open direct flightslinking the two nations and agreed to assign ministries and agencies concernedto launch negotiations on the issue.
He said if short-term tourist visa waiving for Czech citizensis realised, tourist arrivals to Vietnam will increase, opening a new chapterin investment for the two countries’ businesses.
The guest affirmed that the Czech Republic will continuesupporting the comprehensive cooperation partnership between Vietnam and theEuropean Union and hasten the EU’s signing and adoption of the EU-Vietnam FreeTrade Agreement.
Host and guest expressed delight that a treaty on the transferof sentenced persons and an agreement on combating crime have been signedduring the visit.
On the East Sea issue, they underscored the necessity ofsettling disputes by peaceful means, including diplomatic and legal processes,in line with international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Conventionon the Law of the Sea.
The same day, President Tran Dai Quang hosted a banquet inhonour of the Czech guest.-VNA
Trade between Vietnam and the Czech Republic has been thriving, but still at a moderate level. Therefore, the two countries are striving to bringing bilateral trade one billion USD in the time to come
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National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) and President of the Czech Republic Milos Zeman (Source: VNA) 
