Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan had a meeting with Secretary General of South Africa’s ruling party African National Congress (ANC) Fikile Mbalula in Johannesburg on September 14, within the framework of her official visit to the country.
Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan (L) and Secretary General of South Africa’s ruling party African National Congress Fikile Mbalula. (Photo: VNA)
Pretoria (VNA) – Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan had a meetingwith Secretary General of South Africa’s ruling party African National Congress (ANC)Fikile Mbalula in Johannesburg on September 14, within the framework of herofficial visit to the country.
Xuan affirmed that Vietnam highly values the role of the ANCin South Africa, and expressed her impression with the country’s developmentachievements under the leadership of the Party.
Mbalula affirmed that he always values the solidarity and friendship thatVietnam had for South Africa's past struggle, and stressed the consistentpolicy of his Party and the Government in promoting good comprehensivecooperation with the Party and Government of Vietnam in the coming time.
The two sides agreed that in the coming time, the twoParties and States need to increase delegation exchanges and contacts at alllevels, promote the sharing of experiences in leading and managing the countryand in Party building, to closely coordinate at international political partyforums of which the two Parties are members, and to facilitate economiccooperation activities for the benefit of the two peoples.
Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan receives leading officials from the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry and local enterprises. (Photo: VNA)
Earlier the same day, the Xuan received leading officials from the South African Chamber of Commerce andIndustry (SACCI) and local enterprises.
She proposed the two countries continue promoting economic,trade and investment cooperation in the coming time to match their potential.
The official also suggested SACCI and the Vietnam Chamber ofCommerce and Industry strengthen collaboration and promote the exchange ofministerial-level delegations, increase information sharing about each country'slegal framework, and encourage businesses from both sides to connect andparticipate in fairs and exhibitions.
Participants showed their hope to have more opportunities tolearn about the Vietnamese market.
Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan meets with the Vietnamese Embassy's staff and the Vietnamese community in South Africa. (Photo: VNA_
Vice President Xuan also had a meeting with the Vietnamese Embassy staff and the Vietnamese community in the country./.
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For 50 years, Vietnam and New Zealand have worked together to uphold peace and prosperity for their peoples and the region. The friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding Vietnam and New Zealand nurtured have grown from a seed into a deeply rooted, strong, and thriving tree, she stressed.
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Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan (L) and Secretary General of South Africa’s ruling party African National Congress Fikile Mbalula. (Photo: VNA) 
Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan receives leading officials from the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry and local enterprises. (Photo: VNA) 
Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan meets with the Vietnamese Embassy's staff and the Vietnamese community in South Africa. (Photo: VNA_ 
