Vietnam, South African seek closer cooperation

Vietnam always wants to promote bilateral economic cooperation with South Africa, said Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

Mr. Dung made the statement at a reception for Deputy President of South Africa Kgalema Motlanthe in Hanoi on October 6.

The PM expressed his pleasure at the development of Vietnam-South Africa relations, especially in economics and investment.

He spoke highly of South Africa’s role at multilateral forums and said he hopes the two countries will cooperate better at international forums.

Mr. Motlanthe passed President Jacob Juma’s congratulations to Vietnamese people on Thang Long – Hanoi millennial anniversary.

He said he hopes the Vietnam-South Africa joint intergovernmental meeting in 2011 will help bring the relationship to new heights. – VOV

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