Ambassador Nguyen Kim Doanh (second from left) and Mulenga Augustus Ceasor, Vietnamese Honorary Consul in Uganda (third from left) (Photo: baoquocte.vn)
This is the first time Vietnam’s National Day has been celebrated in the country.
After the flag ceremony of Uganda and the flag hoisting ceremony of Vietnam, Mr. Mulenga Augustus Ceasor, Vietnamese Honorary Consul in Uganda, gave an overview of the history, geography, natural conditions and information on economy and diplomatic relations of Vietnam, and announced the opening of Vietnam’s Honorary Consulate in Kampala.
Mr. Ceasor pledged his best endeavours to support the Vietnamese Embassy in Tanzania to promote the bilateral relations, particularly in the fields of investment and trade between Vietnam and Uganda.
Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Tanzania, concurrently Uganda Nguyen Kim Doanh outlined important milestones in the struggle for national independence, reunification of the country, protection of the sovereignty, the renovation process, construction of the country and information on the recent economic and political situation of Vietnam.
The Ambassador expected the cooperation between the two countries would be further promoted in the coming time in order to exploit available potential through the exchange of high-level delegations, provision of information on markets and investment climate, and the signing of agreements to facilitate investment and business between the two countries.
On behalf of the Government of Uganda, Mr. Oryem Henry Okello, Secretary of State for International Affairs under Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, congratulated the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on its National Day and announced the official opening of Vietnam’s Honorary Consulate in Kampala.
He wished the Honorary Consul of Vietnam would become a bridge for bilateral cooperation and the Vietnamese Embassy and the Honorary Consul would promote the friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries./.