Nepalese President thanks Vietnam for post-earthquake support

Vietnamese Ambassador to Nepal Ton Sinh Thanh has presented his credentials to Nepalese President Ram Baran Yadav, who in turn thanked Vietnam for the emergency aid and support given to his country to overcome the consequences of the devastating earthquake, which rocked the country last April.

Nepalese President Ram Baran Yadav and Vietnamese Ambassador to Nepal Ton Sinh Thanh

The Nepalese leader praised Vietnam’s past struggle for national liberation and current development accomplishments and considered them as a source of aspiration for his own country on their own path of national construction and defence.

He welcomed the presentation of the diplomat’s credentials, which coincided with the countries’ celebration of the 40th anniversary of their diplomatic ties, and pledged the best possible conditions for the ambassador to fulfil his missions so as to boost bilateral relations comprehensively.

Later, Thanh met with Foreign Minister Mahendra Bahadur Pandey and Foreign Secretary Shanker Das Bairagi, who highlighted a number of historical and cultural similarities between the two nations.

The Nepalese officials underlined the necessity to enhance bilateral friendship and co-operation via mutual visits and co-operation agreements, including consultations between the two Foreign Ministries and visa exemptions for those holding diplomatic and official passports.

Ton Sinh Thanh, who is also the Ambassador to India and Bhutan, thanked Nepal for its support to Vietnam throughout history and affirmed that the country and people always treasure the friendship and affiliation with Nepal. He also committed to making all efforts in strengthening ties between the two countries.

At a meeting with representatives of the Nepalese business circle on July 24, the diplomat said two-way trade posted a fair growth over the last three years, from US$9 million in 2011 to US$28 million in 2014. He stressed that the economic development in Nepal and Vietnam is creating huge opportunities for trade, investment and tourism co-operation.

Talking to the Vietnamese community, Thanh highly valued their mutual assistance, especially referring to the earthquake, which rocked Nepal in April, and emphasised that they are an inseparable part of Vietnam. He expressed the hope for stronger solidarity, and requested that respect local laws and make contributions to the homeland.

(Source: nhandan.org.vn)