(VOVworld)- Vietnam always treasures and will do its utmost to boost bilateral ties with Algeria. At a reception for Algerian Ambassador to Vietnam Mohamed Berrah in Hanoi on Monday, Prime Minister Dung expressed his hope that the two countries would continue cooperating and supporting each other at international forums including the UN.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung receives Algerian Ambassador Mohamed Berrah - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

He urged both sides to boost bilateral cooperation in economics, trade, investment, oil and gas, tourism as well as strengthen delegation and people-to-people exchanges. He suggested the opening of direct air route between Algeria and Vietnam. The Prime Minister expressed his hope that Algeria would facilitate Vietnamese people living and working in the country.