Vietnam, Iran to sign new cooperation frameworks in diverse areas

At the consultation meeting (Photo: CPV)

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Quang Hieu and Assistant Foreign Minister Reza Zabib of Iran on March 15 co-chaired the 7th political consultation between the nations’ foreign ministries in the form of videoconference.

During the consultation meeting, Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Quang Hieu and Assistant Foreign Minister Reza Zabib of Iran informed each other on the political, economic and social situation of each country, appreciating the positive developments in the multifaceted cooperative relationship between the two countries over the past time, especially in the fields of diplomacy, agriculture and education.

Deputy Minister Pham Quang Hieu informed that Vietnam has officially reopened to international tourists and wanted the two sides to actively coordinate to strengthen tourism cooperation, considering this an important driving force for economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mr. Reza Zabib highly appreciated Vietnam's achievements, role and position in the region and in the world, as well as Vietnam's success in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic, confirming that Iran is ready to promote friendly and cooperative relations with Vietnam in many fields.

The two sides reached agreement on specific measures to boost bilateral cooperation, including organizing activities towards the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties (August 1973 – 2023), preparing practical contents for the 10th session of the Vietnam-Iran intergovernmental committee, and intensifying parliamentary collaboration and people to people exchange.

The two sides also agreed to accelerate negotiations for the signing of new cooperative frameworks in justice, agriculture and education, and enhance partnerships in commerce, agriculture, aquaculture and tourism.

They also discussed international and regional issues of mutual concern./.