Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos has affirmed his support for enhancing all-round cooperation with Viet Nam during his reception for visiting Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on July 2.

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (left) and Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos.

He said with its geographical location and development achievements, Viet Nam has played an increasingly important role in the region and the world at large.

Lauding Minh’s official visit to Greece from July 1-2, the host said the trip will contribute to promoting bilateral ties.

For his part, Minh expressed his wish for further friendship between the two countries by increasing high-ranking delegation exchanges and high-level meetings, as well as expanding cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, investment, culture, and tourism.

On this occasion, the official conveyed President Tran Dai Quang’s invitation to President Prokopis Pavlopoulos to pay an official visit to Viet Nam. The Greek President accepted the invitation with pleasure.

Talking about regional and global issues, host and guest affirmed their support for the enforcement of international law, and agreed to join hands for peace and stability in the region and the wider world.

(Source: VNA/ DA NANG Today)