Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met bilaterally with Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Andrej Babis, President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev, and President of Albania Ilir Meta in Tokyo on October 22 after attending the enthronement ceremony of Emperor Naruhito.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Andrej Babis (Photo: VNA)

The meetings focused on measures to deepen ties between Viet Nam and the countries, towards the 70^th anniversary of their bilateral diplomatic ties next year.

The leaders talked ways to enhance mutual collaboration with Viet Nam at regional and global forums, especially when Viet Nam serves as ASEAN Chair in 2020 and a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2020 – 2021 tenure.

They also highlighted the importance of maintaining peace, stability, maritime security and safety in the East Sea, and expressed support for the settlement of disputes by peaceful means in line with international law.

PM Babis believed that once the European Union – Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU – Viet Nam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) take effect, bilateral economic and trade ties between the Czech Republic and Vietnam will further grow.

He vowed to create favourable conditions for Viet Nam’s Bamboo Airways to complete necessary procedures towards launching a direct route linking Hanoi and Prague, thus facilitating bilateral trade.

The Czech Republic is implementing consular measures to facilitate Vietnamese citizens’ travelling to the country, the PM said. He added that his country is willing to receive skilled workers and caregivers from Viet Nam, and wants to step up ties with Viet Nam in national defence and mining.

PM Phuc told his Czech counterpart that tens of thousands of Vietnamese people living and working in the Czech Republic serve as an important bridge to further push forwards ties between the two countries.

(Source: VNA)