(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Speaker of the Parliament of Mongolia, Miyegombyn Enkhbold, have pledged to enhance bilateral cooperation over multiple bilateral issues and at international forums, while increasing experience exchanges in legislation and supervision. At their meeting in Mongolia on Thursday, the two leaders stressed the need to enhance economic and trade cooperation to tap both countries’ potential. Phuc proposed that Vietnam and Mongolia should maintain regular exchanges of all-level visits and asked the Mongolian government to facilitate Vietnamese living in the country.
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| Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Speaker of the Parliament of Mongolia, Miyegombyn Enkhbold (Photo: VOV) |
Enkhbold said Mongolia always considers Vietnam a key partner in Southeast Asia. He asked for Vietnam’s support in Mongolia’s bid to become a member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
Also on Thursday, Prime Minister Phuc attended the Vietnam-Mongolia business forum where he acknowledged that trade bonds do not match existing potential. Phuc promised all the best possible conditions for Mongolian investors. He said: “Vietnam wants to export farm produce, food, aquatic products, electronics, and especially fruit and vegetables to Mongolia. Vietnamese investors have eyed Mongolia’s mining, technology, and tourism. Other potential fields for stronger bilateral cooperation include high-quality food and mineral products”
Vietnam has supplied coffee, cucumbers, and rice to Mongolia for 20 consecutive years and may send builders to work in Mongolia’s infrastructure construction. The difficulty is high costs due to geographical distance, but the two governments will work together to figure the way forward.
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| Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc visits the Gobi wool corporation. (Photo: VOV) |
Later on, Prime Minister Phuc visited the Gobi wool corporation, whose products are famous around the world. He praised the quality and design of Gobi wool. Phuc hoped that the corporation would further develop and expand its cooperation with Vietnamese partners.
Also on Thursday, Prime Minister Phuc received Sonomish Dashtsevel, President of the Mongolia-Vietnam Friendship Association, and met Vietnamese Embassy staff and representatives of Vietnamese community in Mongolia.