Viet Nam and Portugal reached agreements on numerous measures to promote their relations on June 3 during a landmark visit by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, the first made by a Vietnamese Government leader since the two countries established diplomatic ties 40-year ago.

PM Nguyen Tan Dung (L) and PM Pedro Passos Coelho. Photo: VNA

During talks between the two Prime Ministers, PM Pedro Passos Coelho described the two-day official visit of his Vietnamese counterpart as “historic” and a significant milestone in bilateral relationship. He said he was convinced that the success of the visit would increase the friendship and cooperation between the two sides to a new stage of strong, intensive and effective development.

The Portuguese PM spoke highly of Viet Nam’s increasing position, role and reputation in the region and the world.

PM Nguyen Tan Dung congratulated Portugal for its efforts to recover and accelerate economic growth, and appreciated the active role that Portugal has played in addressing global issues.

He said Viet Nam would like to develop comprehensive ties with Portugal, adding that the two countries should continue to coordinate and support each other at multilateral, regional and inter-national forums such as the United Nations, the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) and the ASEAN-EU cooperation.

(Source: VNA)