Vietnam, Argentina to ink cooperation deal to augment parliamentary ties
The National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam and the Chamber of Deputies of Argentina are set to sign a cooperation agreement during NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s official visit to the Latin American nation, aiming to intensify parliamentary relations and the countries’ comprehensive partnership at large, said head of the NA’s Committee for External Relations Vu Hai Ha.
Some members of the recently-established Argentina - Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam and the Chamber ofDeputies of Argentina are set to sign a cooperation agreement during NAChairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s official visit to the Latin American nation, aimingto intensify parliamentary relations and the countries’ comprehensivepartnership at large, said head of the NA’s Committee for External Relations VuHai Ha.
ChairmanHue and a high-ranking NA delegation of the NA arrived at Ministro PistariniInternational Airport in Buenos Aires on April 23 afternoon (local time),beginning an official visit to Argentina at the invitation of President of theChamber of Deputies Cecilia Moreau.
Thetrip, held amid the 50th founding anniversary of the countries’diplomatic ties (October 25, 1973 - 2023), aims to intensify the traditionalfriendship and solidarity between Vietnam and Argentina, as well as other LatinAmerican nations. It looks to affirm that Argentina is one of the leadingpartners of Vietnam in Latin America and to promote the possibility of launchingnegotiations on a free trade agreement between the Southeast Asian country andthe Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR).
Duringprevious discussions and meetings, leaders of both countries expressed theirwish to further bolster bilateral cooperation.
TheVietnamese side underscored that it attaches importance to its long-standingfriendship and comprehensive partnership with Argentina, highlighting the hopeto develop the partnership for the sake of the two peoples and for peace,stability, and development in their respective regions and the world at large.
Meanwhile,Argentina also highly valued Vietnam’s growing role and stature in the regionaland international arenas, voicing its willingness to lift the comprehensivepartnership to a new level.
Overthe past years, relations between the two legislative bodies have also beenflourishing as seen in mutual visits and meetings at multilateral parliamentaryforums.
Onthe basis of the traditional friendship, Chairman Hue’s visit is expected toelevate and further enhance parliamentary cooperation.
Talkingto the press prior to the visit, head of the NA’s Committee for ExternalRelations Vu Hai Ha noted the two sides will discuss measures for promoting thecomprehensive partnership, especially in the fields Argentina is strong at suchas agriculture, the industry serving agricultural production, renewable energy,and the material industry.
Theywill sign a cooperation deal to strengthen ties between the two parliaments,thus contributing to the comprehensive partnership, he said.
Hawent on to say that the NA Chairman will also deliver a policy speech at theArgentinan Foreign Ministry. The speech will provide information aboutVietnam’s foreign policy and the policy towards Latin America in general andArgentina in particular.
ArgentinianAmbassador to Vietnam Luis Pablo Maria Beltramino told the press that hiscountry has high expectations on the visit and considers this as a milestone inthe reinforcement of bilateral diplomatic links./.
A delegation of Ho Chi Minh City led by Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Ho Hai visited Argentina from March 19-21, aiming to enhance friendship and expand cooperation with the South American nation.
Argentinian Ambassador to Vietnam Luis Pablo Maria Beltramino has highlighted the significance of the upcoming official visit to Argentina by National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, stressing that it will contribute to further deepening diplomatic relations and cooperation between the two countries in all areas.
Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue and a high-ranking delegation of the NA arrived at Ministro Pistarini International Airport in Buenos Aires on April 23 afternoon (local time), beginning an official visit to Argentina.
Along with sound political and diplomatic relations, economics, trade and investment links between Vietnam and Argentina have continued to thrive, creating a foundation for their long-term rapports.
Argentina was one of the three Latin American countries to establish diplomatic ties with Vietnam in 1973. Over the past five decades, the bilateral friendship and cooperation have been continuously strengthened and fruitfully developed.
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Some members of the recently-established Argentina - Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group (Photo: VNA) 
