Monday, 22/03/2010 09:22 (GMT+7)
Co-prince of Andorra Joan Enric Vives I Sicilia has praised Vietnam’s Renewal achievements and hoped that both countries would increase cooperation in various areas, especially tourism.
While receiving the Vietnamese ambassador to France and Andorra, Le Kinh Tai, on March 18, the co-prince said Andorra will continue to support and work closely with Vietnam in international forum.
Mr Tai briefed his host on Vietnam’s recent development achievements and its efforts to cushion the impact of the global economic recession.
He said he was impressed by the growth of Andorra, which represents a high income per capita and high life expectancy (83.5 years on average). Every year, the small nation, with a population of just 71,000, attracts up to more than 10 million visitors.
Mr Tai conveyed State President Nguyen Minh Triet’s invitation to visit Vietnam to the co-prince, who accepted the invitation and said the visit will be arranged at an appropriate time.
Vietnam and Andorra established diplomatic ties in June 2007.