Ho Chi Minh city marks Slovak National Day

Congratulating Slovakia on its National Day, Bui Quang Hai, President of the Vietnam - Slovakia Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh city, shared that tens of thousands of Vietnamese cadres and scientists had been trained in Czech and Slovakia. “Many of them have held important positions in the Vietnamese Party and State, becoming bridges for the good Vietnam - Slovakia friendship relationship,” he said.

He appreciated the support of the Slovak Embassy and the Slovak Consulate in Ho Chi Minh city for the activities of the Vietnam - Slovakia Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh city. According to Mr. Hai, the building of the Friendship Tower in Ho Chi Minh city will become a typical symbol for the good traditional friendship between Vietnamese and Slovak peoples.

Over the past years, the friendly and cooperative relationship between Vietnam and Slovakia has continuously developed, with the two-way trade turnover of some USD450 million in 2016. So far Vietnam has reported 8 projects invested by Slovakia, with registered capital of nearly USD245 million, ranking 35th of 122 countries and territories investing in Vietnam. Vietnam has also invested one project in Slovakia.

Chargé d'affaires from the Slovak Embassy in Vietnam Le Hong Quang confirmed that the Vietnam - Slovakia traditional relationship had been reinforced and increased in all areas, including automobile manufacturing, mechanics, industrial devices, electronics, infrastructure, information and technology, and consumer products. He also pledged to make favourable conditions for the Vietnamese community in Slovakia./.