Vietnam reinforces all-around ties with Egypt

Abdelatty extended profound condolences to the Government and people of Vietnam over severe consequences left by Typhoon Yagi, affirming that Egypt always stands by, unites with and supports Vietnam as repeatedly affirmed by leaders of the two sides.

He highlighted Vietnam as an important partner of Egypt in the region, stressing  that there is ample room for both sides to augment cooperation, especially in economy, investment, and people-to-people exchange.

Egypt stays ready to offer optimal conditions for Vietnamese businesses and investors in Egypt, he said.

As Egypt has signed free trade agreements (FTAs) with the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR), Arab and Africa, Vietnamese enterprises can take advantage of these FTAs to bolster exports to these strong markets which have a combined 2 billion population, he said.

Son thanked Abdelatty for his sympathies over the damage caused by Typhoon Yagi, affirming that Egypt's timely sharing and encouragement during Vietnam's difficult times is a clear demonstration of the traditional friendship and close relationship between the two countries.

In order to promote all-round cooperation between the two countries, Son suggested that the two sides maintain meetings and delegation exchanges at all levels, and continue to coordinate with and support each other at multilateral forums, especially the UN and the Non-Aligned Movement.

He suggested the two sides work closely together to step up each other’s cooperation with organisations and regions in which the other is a member such as the Arab League and ASEAN.

Both sides pledged to boost closer coordination and prepare for high meetings between the two sides, while enhancing connections among localities and businesses of the two countries, and improving the efficiency of bilateral cooperation mechanisms.

They were committed to ramping up close cooperation between the two countries' Foreign Ministries as a contribution to further propelling the traditional friendship and multifaceted collaboration between Vietnam and Egypt forward.

On the occasion, Son invited Abdelatty to visit Vietnam at an appropriate time. The Egyptian official accepted the invitation with pleasure and promised to arrange the visit as soon as possible.