At the meeting, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that Vietnam always values the traditional friendship and comprehensive partnership with Argentina; believes that the visit of Minister Diana Elena Mondino to Vietnam will contribute to promoting Vietnam - Argentina relations in the coming time, focusing on areas where the two sides have potential and needs, including the field of industry and agriculture, for the benefit of the two peoples, for peace, cooperation and development in the two regions and in the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Argentine Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Religion Diana Elena Mondino
Regarding economics and trade, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed satisfaction with this area of cooperation when the two-way turnover between Vietnam and Argentina has remained stable over time, reaching 3,45 billion USD in 2023. Vietnam is Argentina's 6th largest trading partner and 5th largest export market globally, while Argentina is Vietnam's 3rd largest trading partner in Latin America.
The Prime Minister proposed that the two countries, on the basis of good economic and trade cooperation, continue to make efforts to promote bilateral turnover to achieve real progress, especially Argentina to support and promote early negotiations. Negotiating the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Vietnam - Common Market of South America (MERCOSUR), contributing practically to the economic development of each country and MERCOSUR countries, creating long-term, strong relationships and bringing Bilateral relations between Vietnam and Argentina reached a new level.
The Prime Minister also requested that ministries, departments, branches and agencies of the two countries continue to coordinate to promote cooperation in other fields where the two sides have needs and strengths; Strengthen support for mutual consultation at multilateral forums and international organizations, promote cooperation between specific regional organizations such as between ASEAN and MERCOSUR.
Minister Diana Elena Mondino expressed her admiration and congratulations on Vietnam's great innovation achievements in all aspects, as well as macroeconomic management policies, inflation control and ensuring social security and safety. sustainable development of Vietnam.
Minister Diana Elena Mondino attaches great importance to Vietnam's growing role and position in the region and internationally; At the same time, we proposed that the two sides continue to pay attention to promoting cooperation in the fields of finance, tax, and aviation cooperation, which are areas that the Argentine Government is interested in.
Ms. Diana Elena Mondino also expressed her wish that Vietnam continue to pay attention to developing bilateral cooperation in agriculture and trade with Argentina, thereby aiming to soon establish a strategic partnership in the field of industry and agriculture in Vietnam. – Argentina in the near future.
