Meeting marks Independence Days of Vietnam and Uzbekistan

The Vietnam-Uzbekistan Friendship Association held a get-together on August 24 in Hanoi to mark the Independence Days of Vietnam (September 2) and Uzbekistan (September 1).

Addressing the function, Vice President and General Secretary of the association Nguyen Xuan Hien, highlighted Uzbekistan’s support to Vietnam during the country’s past struggles for independence as well as for current national construction. He particularly highlighted the support of Uzbekistani universities which have helped train thousands of Vietnamese officials thus serving the country’s development.

Both countries are witnessing growing bi-lateral ties with many co-operation opportunities, he stated, noting that the two sides have agreed on a number of measures to boost trade and set up partnerships among banks, allowing businesses on both sides to strengthen their affiliations.

Meanwhile, Honorary Consul General of Uzbekistan in Vietnam, Le Van Nghia said the traditional friendship and co-operation between Vietnam and Uzbekistan is developing in all fields, especially politics, economics and culture.

The two countries have supported each other at international and regional forums, as well as supporting each other in many global issues, he said.

However, Nghia stressed that the economic partnership between the two countries has yet to match their potential, more efforts should be made to further boost bi-lateral co-operation in various fields, especially trade and tourism.

(Source: nhandan.org.vn)