(VOVworld) - Vietnam treasures cooperation and friendship with its traditional partners in Eastern Europe, including the Czech Republic.

Deputy prime minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and the new Czech Republic Ambassador Martin Klepetko Photo: vietnamplus.vn

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc told the new Czech Republic Ambassador Martin Klepetko in Hanoi on Friday that Vietnam welcomes and appreciates the Czech Republic for its continued funding of Official Development Assistance and called for further support in healthcare and light industry. The new ambassador pledged to promote bilateral cooperation, especially in areas of his home country’s potential. He said both governments should assist their business communities in boosting investment cooperation.