Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov made the statement at a workshop entitled “30 years of Vietnam-Azerbaijan Relations: History and Future Perspectives” held in Hanoi on July 19, on the occasion of the 30th Anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 23).
The Deputy Foreign Minister underscored the time-honoured relationship between the two countries, which the foundation was laid by the National leader and founder of modern Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev and President Ho Chi Minh.
He also recalled important milestones in the bilateral relationship such as high-level visits by leaders, and achievements in cooperation in many fields from politics, economics, culture, energy, education, people-to-people diplomacy, etc.
At the signing of a cooperative agreement between the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam and the ADA University of Azerbaijan. (Photo: baoquocte.vn)
Based on a solid foundation and a rich history of existing relations between Azerbaijan and Vietnam, Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov expressed his belief that the effective implementation of the full potential of bilateral relations between the two countries will give a strong impetus to further development, by the national interests of the two states and for the benefit of the two peoples.
Also at the workshop, Vietnamese Deputy FM Ha Kim Ngoc and Deputy FM Elnur Mammadov witnessed the signing of a cooperative agreement between the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam and the ADA University of Azerbaijan.
The same day, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son hosted a meeting with visiting Azerbaijan Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov, during which the Vietnamese FM affirmed that Vietnam wants to continue developing the time-honoured friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Azerbaijan.
FM Son suggested the two Foreign Ministries coordinate to increase the exchange of delegations and keep working closely together in international and regional organisations.
Congratulating Vietnam on its achievements in socio-economic development and international integration as well as its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Deputy FM Elnur Mammadov underscored that Azerbaijan wishes to promote cooperation with Vietnam in economy-trade, investment, education-training, culture-tourism, transport, oil and gas, between their localities.
At the second political consultation between Vietnam and Azerbaijan (Photo: baoquocte.vn)
Also on July 19, Deputy FM Ha Kim Ngoc and his Azerbaijan counterpart co-chaired the second political consultation between the two Foreign Ministries, during which they discussed in-depth bilateral ties and some international and regional issues of common concern.
The Vietnamese official noted that the economic partnership between the two countries remains modest, which does not match their potential and traditional friendship.
He suggested that the two sides take measures to promote ties and connectivity between their businesses and enhance the role of the Vietnam-Azerbaijan inter-governmental committee on economy, trade, science and technology cooperation.
The Azerbaijan official proposed that the two sides maintain the political consultation mechanism, and expand cooperation in such potential fields as oil and gas, and logistics.
