A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son discussed bilateral relations with senior Czech officials during a visit to the European country from April 13-15.

The political consultation between the two sides (Photo: Ministry of Foreign Afairs)

The delegation held a political consultation with Czech Deputy Foreign Ministers Petr Drulak and Ivan Jukl and a working session with Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs at the President’s Office Hynek Kmonicek and Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Jiri Havlicek.

At the functions, the Czech officials spoke highly of Viet Nam’s achievements in its “doi moi” (renewal) efforts as well as its growing stature in the Southeast Asian region and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

They stressed that their country continually treasures its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Viet Nam and will strengthen its coordination with the nation at international forums, especially within the frameworks of the United Nations, the Asia-Europe Meeting and ASEAN-European Union (EU) cooperation.

Deputy Foreign Minister Petr Drulak announced that the Czech parliament has completed its internal procedures and will ratify the Viet Nam - EU Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation shortly.

The two sides agreed to jointly organise cultural activities to mark the 65th anniversary of their diplomatic ties (1950-2015). The Czech Republic will assist in organising the Viet Nam Week, scheduled to be opened in the capital city of Prague on May 13.

(Source: VNA)