Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc discussed potential fields for bilateral cooperation with President of the Moroccan House of Representatives Habib El Malki during a meeting in Hanoi on December 19.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) shakes hands with President of the Moroccan House of Representatives Habib El Malki 

PM Phuc lauded outcomes of talks between his guest and National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, and stressed his belief that the ongoing trip in Vietnam of the Moroccan legislator would open up good prospects for the partnership between the two countries’ governments and parliaments.

For his part, Habib El Malki praised Vietnam’s socio-economic achievement, adding that as both countries are investing heavily in infrastructure as a basis for economic development, there is great potential for bilateral engagement in the field.

Morocco is willing to share experience with Vietnam in sectors of its strength such as clean energy, fertilizer production, banking, and IT with Vietnam, he said.

The Moroccan legislator stated Vietnam is an important partner of his country, urging the two countries should coordinate to increase bilateral trade.  

Morocco wants to increase the exchange of high-ranking delegations with Vietnam, he said, expressing his wish that PM Phuc will soon pay an official visit to his country to promote comprehensive cooperation.

PM Phuc agreed that the two sides should share experience in fields of their strength, and should act promptly to increase bilateral trade immediately next year. He said Vietnam, as a participant of various new-generation free trade agreements and an APEC member economy, can help Morocco expand its market.

The PM also suggested tourism and agriculture for bilateral cooperation.

Phuc said he will assign relevant agencies to study the potential for joint projects with Morocco, while in the immediate future, the two sides should promote exchanges between their business communities.-

Party chief: Vietnam, Morocco should intensify bilateral ties

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong​ (R) receives President of the Moroccan House of Representatives Habib El Malki 

Vietnam and Morocco should strengthen bilateral relations, bring into play cooperation mechanisms and increase the exchange of delegations at all level as well as people-to-people exchanges, said General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong.

The Party leader made the suggestion during a reception for President of the Moroccan House of Representatives Habib El Malki in Hanoi on December 19.

He welcomed Malki’s visit, describing it as a highlight in friendly relations between the two legislatures and the two nations in general.

Trong took this occasion to thank Morocco for its solidarity with and support to Vietnam during its past struggle for national liberation and reunification and the current process of national construction and development.

The Party chief also spoke highly of Morocco’s role in the Middle East-North Africa region.

For his part, Malki affirmed his desire and determination to promote the friendship and cooperation between the two countries and the two parliaments in particular.

He urged the two countries to capitalise on opportunities and potential to foster bilateral ties for mutual development.

The President lauded Vietnam’s external and internal policies as well as its achievements and role in the region and the world.

He believed that under the leadership of the CPV, the Vietnamese people would obtain greater successes in the process of national construction, protection and development.-VNA