Monday, 20/12/2021 15:47 (GMT+7)
In 1963, Egypt became one of the first Arab countries to establish relations with Vietnam. Over the past 58 years, the two countries' friendship has been increasingly consolidated and promoted in many fields.
In 1963, Egypt became one of the first Arab countries to establish relations with Vietnam. (Photo: VGP)
During the years of revolutionary activities, President Ho Chi Minh visited Egypt three times, laying an important foundation for the good cooperation between the two countries in the future.
Since the establishment of relations, Vietnam and Egypt have maintained the exchange of delegations at all levels on the Party, Government, National Assembly channels, people-to-people exchanges; and closely coordinate at multilateral forums, especially within the framework of the United Nations.
Egypt is the gateway for Vietnamese goods to the African market, with main export items such as seafood, black pepper, coffee, auto parts and accessories. The bilateral trade turnover has been maintained stably at around USD500 million.
Egypt currently has 3 registered investment projects in Vietnam with a total capital of more than USD2 million. Vietnam is willing to support Egypt in accessing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and Vietnam can go through Egypt to enter the Middle East and African markets.
The two countries have promoted cultural exchange activities such as "Vietnamese Culture Day in Egypt" and "Vietnam-Egypt Culture Exchange Week." In addition, on the 130th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh Minh, The Egyptian Gazette published on page 6 the solemn article "President Ho Chi Minh and his image in the country of the pyramids".
With the available potential and the continuous efforts of both sides, the multifaceted friendly cooperation between Vietnam and Egypt will be increasingly consolidated and developed, for the mutual benefit of the two peoples, and for peace in the world./.
Compiled by BTA