Buenos Aires (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil and Suriname Bui Van Nghi has presented his credentials to Surinamese President Chandrikapersad Santokhi.
At a reception for the Vietnamese diplomat following the presentation on July 26, President Santokhi offered his regards to State President To Lam and Vietnamese people.
He said he hopes Ambassador Nghi will work to promote relations between the two countries in both bilateral and multilateral aspects.
Ambassador Nghi extended President To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s regards to President Santokhi, and pledged that he will make positive contributions to the growth of ties between the two countries and deepen the traditional friendship and sound cooperation between the two governments and peoples, heading to the celebration of the 30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations in 2027.
He held that cooperation between Vietnam and Suriname has yet to match the potential of the two countries, especially in the fields of agriculture, animal husbandry and cultivation, eco-tourism, aquatic farming and fisheries.
President Santokhi affirmed that his country will always support and create favourable conditions for the ambassador and the Vietnamese community in this South African country.
During his stay in Suriname from July 24-31, Ambassador Nghi had meetings with Suriname’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation of Albert Ramdin; Minister of Labour, Employment and Youth Affairs Steven Mac Andrew; and Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Permanand Sewdien.
At the meetings, Surinamese officials hailed Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements and the role that Vietnam plays in the international community and the country’s positive contributions to the expansion of the traditional friendship and cooperation between the two governments and peoples.
Ramdim affirmed his country’s support to Vietnam at multilateral forums, and vowed to promote delegation exchanges at high and all levels, and collaboration among businesses and peoples of the two sides in the coming time.
On the occasion, the Vietnamese Embassy coordinated with the Suriname Chamber of Commerce and Industry to organise the Vietnam - Suriname Business Forum in the capital city of Paramaribo with the participation of 50 Surinamese and 10 Vietnamese businesses.
Addressing the forum, Ambassador Nghi highlighted promising areas for Vietnam and Suriname to promote cooperation. Participants showed their interest in cooperation in agriculture, and shared their experience and knowledge in agriculture, wooden furniture, animal feed production, aquaculture, and oil and gas exploitation services.
The embassy al🎀so held a meeting with the Vietnamese community in Suriname./.
Ministers of Suriname have commended Vietnam’s outstanding development while receiving Ambassador Pham Thi Kim Hoa, who came to bid farewell at the end of her tenure.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil and Suriname Pham Thi Kim Hoa has vowed to do her utmost to develop good friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Suriname at a meeting with President of Suriname Chandrikapersad Santokhi following the ambassador's presentation of credentials.
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