President promotes closer trade, investment ties with Mongolia

President Truong Tan Sang yesterday, April 24, highlighted that Viet Nam was willing to open its doors for Mongolian businesses to invest in the country.

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He made this statement while receiving Mongolian ambassador Palam Sundev who was going to conclude his working term in Viet Nam.

He expressed his pleasure about the recent progresses in the two countries' co-operative relations in the fields of trade, education and training, as well as in the regional and international forums.

President Sang also highly valued the ambassador's efforts during his working term which strengthened the two countries' traditional friendship.

Mongolian ambassador Sundev stressed that the two countries' relations have improved with the exchanges of high-ranking delegations and the establishment of the Viet Nam – Mongolia Business Association.

He expressed his hope that the Mongolian President's upcoming official visit would tighten the two countries' relations and also thanked Viet Nam for its assistance in food and ambulances to Mongolia.

Sang welcomed the Mongolian President's visit and hoped the two countries' relevant agencies would make good preparations to ensure its success.

Historic site honors Vietnam-Laos ties

A ground-breaking ceremony was held for the construction of the Vietnam-Laos revolutionary historic site on April 24 at Lao Kho village in the northern province of Son La, attended by National Assembly (NA) Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung and his Lao counterpart, NA Chairwoman Pany Yathotou.

Lao Kho village was where late General Secretary of the Laos People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Kaysone Phomvihane conducted revolutionary activities between 1948 and1950. It is also closely linked to the traditional values and cultures of Laos and Vietnam, as well as their special friendship and solidarity.

In his speech at the ceremony, NA Chairman Hung praised the great political significance of the event in welcoming Vietnam-Laos Friendship Year 2012. He asked the construction units to ensure the quality of the project, which has historic value for both countries.

Lao NA Chairwoman Pany Yathotou said the construction of the relic site is an expression of respect and acknowledgment of the contributions made by previous generations, especially late General Secretary Kaysone Phomvihane.

Ms Yathotou said she hopes the site will serve to educate and encourage the younger generations of both countries to uphold and develop the fine traditional friendship between Vietnam and Laos.

The construction of the site is one of the activities organized to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties between the two nations and the 35th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam-Laos Friendship and Cooperation Treaty.

Exhibition marks DPRK president’s 100th anniversary

A photography exhibition marking the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) late President Kim II-Sung’s 100th anniversary opened in Hanoi on April 22.  

On display are nearly 200 photographs, objects and documents featuring President Kim’s life and the friendship between the DPRK and Vietnam, which has been nurtured and flourished since the historic meetings between President Kim and the late President Ho Chi Minh in 1957 and 1958.

The exhibition also introduces the DPRK’s culture, history and remarkable achievements in national defense and construction over the past 60 years.

Nam Kyong Chon, Deputy Director of the DPRK Revolution Museum, said the event shows Vietnamese people’s respect for the great leader of the DPRK Revolution and will help strengthen the ties between the two countries.

The exhibition is being held jointly by the Ho Chi Minh Museum and the DPRK Revolution Museum for the fifth time.

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