Vietnam, Saudi Arabia continue coordination at regional, global forums
(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has suggested that Vietnam and Saudi Arabia continue to coordinate and support each other at regional and international forums, especially within the framework of the United Nations.
 Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud. Photo: Duong Giang/VNA |
Receiving Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud in Hanoi on Thursday, Prime Minister Chinh congratulated Saudi achievements in socio-economic development and expressed his impression at the great transformation of Saudi Arabia after more than five years of implementing its Vision 2030.
He called for the exchange of delegations and contacts between the two countries’ leaders, strengthened cooperation between the two foreign ministries and people-to-people and cultural exchanges between the two countries.
The Prime Minister urged Saudi Arabia to soon completely lift the import ban on Vietnamese seafood, increase imports of Vietnamese agricultural products, and expand the market for each other’s goods. He called for creating favorable conditions for Vietnamese enterprises to participate in projects providing oil and gas services in Saudi Arabia. Prime Minister Chinh said Saudi authorities take necessary measures to ensure safety and legal rights of Vietnamese workers working there.
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister agreed with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's suggestions and said he considers these as a roadmap to promote cooperation between the two countries.