Governor-General of Belize Colville Norbert Young agreed to foster cooperation between Belize and Viet Nam while receiving the first Vietnamese Ambassador to the country, Le Linh Lan on May 4.

Ambassador Le Linh Lan (L) and Governor-General of Belize Colville Norbert Young (Photo: Vietnamese Embassy in Mexico)

The leader expressed his admiration for Vietnamese people during their past struggle for national liberation and reunification, while speaking highly of the country’s economic achievements in its reform process.

He also pledged to back bilateral coordination at multilateral forums.

Later, the Vietnamese diplomat met with Belizean Prime Minister Dean O.Barrow and Minister of Public Service, Elections and Boundaries Charles Gibson.

Both sides discussed potential and opportunities for economic and trade cooperation.

Ambassador Lan said that Belize’s recognition of Vietnam’s market economy status in 2015 will help consolidate and expand bilateral ties. PM Barrow agreed to consider the proposal within this year as the two countries are celebrating the 20th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

(Source: VNA)