Moscow (VNA)– Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia and Turkmenistan Ngo Duc Manh has presentedhis credential to Speaker of the Parliament of Turkmenistan Gulshat Mamedova, whoexpressed her hope that the Vietnam-Turkmenistan relationship will continuegrowing in the future.

The Turkmenistan’s toplegislator underscored that the two countries have shared sound friendship,while supporting each other at international arena.

For his part, AmbassadorManh, who is on a visit to Turkmenistan from April 25-29, thanked the people ofTurkmenistan for their support to Vietnam during the country’s struggle forindependence in the past.

Earlier, the diplomathas a meeting with Turkmenistan Deputy Foreign Minister Vepa Hajiyev, duringwhich the two sides discussed a number of issues of shared concern, includingpreparations for the upcoming visit of the Turkmenistan President to Vietnam.

In both meetings,Ambassador Manh highlighted that the two countries have high potential ofcooperation.

Turkmenistan is richin natural gas, while Vietnam is strong in industrial products and consumergoods, he said, adding that the two sides should also bolster bilateral cooperationin culture, tourism and sport to enhance mutual understanding.

In the coming time,Vietnam will carry out a number of activities to promote bilateral partnership,focusing on connecting businesses of both sides and encouraging Vietnamesefirms to invest in Turkmenistan, he said.

Meanwhile, theVietnamese Embassy will work hard to increase meetings and visits betweenrepresentatives of ministries, sectors and agencies of both countries.

The diplomat expressedhis hope for the signing of more cooperation agreements between the twocountries, including those on visa exemption for diplomatic passport holders,and simplifying travel regulations between the two countries, thus creatingfavourable conditions for people and businesses of both sides to meet andexchange.

During his stay,Ambassador Manh attended a round-table on the Vietnam-Turkmenistan economic,trade and investment cooperation, during which Vietnamese and Turkmenistanenterprises in various fields introduced their strengths and cooperationpotential.

Along with naturalgas, Turkmenistan is also strong in cotton, fabric and carpet, making it apotential material supplier of Vietnamese garment and textile firms. Meanwhile,Vietnam’s agricultural products such as tea, coffee and aquaculture productscan meet Turkmenistan’s demand.

During the visit,Ambassador Manh also visited a number of local firms operating in fabric,carpet and confectioneries production.-VNA