BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

09/04/2009

Vietnam, Belarus strengthen cooperative ties

Belarus always considers Vietnam an important partner in Southeast Asia, said Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Aleinik, who is on a visit to Vietnam.

While receiving the Belarusian diplomat in Hanoi on April 8, Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai expressed his hope that in the coming time the inter-governmental commission would be divided into working groups to boost cooperation more effectively, especially in the fields of electronics, machinery and automobile engine manufacturing. Belarus should invest in manufacturing in Vietnam, he said.

Mr Hai added that in the current economic situation, the two governments need to expand their markets to facilitate cooperation between the two countries' enterprises.

Mr Aleinik briefed his host on the results of the 7th session of the inter-governmental commission and the signing of contracts on exporting machine, car's components and machinery manufacturing.

He said the two countries have great potential for cooperation in mining, oil and gas, banking, education, nano technology and element scientific research.

At present, Vietnam's farm produce like rice, seafood and coffee have gained a firm foothold in the Belarusian market and this year's bilateral trade turnover will likely double last year's.

Earlier, Mr Aleinik had a working session with the Chairman of the National Assembly Committee for External Affairs Nguyen Van Son.

The two sides discussed measures to tighten the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Belarus. They expressed hopes that the legislative bodies of the two countries would enhance cooperation.

They also examined preparations for the official visit to Belarus by NA Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong in late April.

Deputy Minister Aleinik said Belarus is looking forward to his scheduled visit.

Source:

http://english.vovnews.vn/Home/Vietnam-Belarus-strengthen-cooperative-ties/20094/103328.vov

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