Vietnam and Uzbekistan have potential to complement each other.

Regarding trade and economy, the Prime Minister said that Vietnam and Uzbekistan have the potential to complement each other. He also proposed to strengthen cooperation in key industries of both sides such as oil and gas, agriculture, etc.

On March 18, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov, who is on an official visit to Vietnam from March 17 to 19.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that Vietnam always remembers Uzbekistan's wholehearted support for Vietnam in its struggle for independence and values ​​the traditional friendship with former Soviet republics, including Uzbekistan.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Uzbekistani Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov

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The Prime Minister highly appreciated the significance of the first visit to Vietnam by an Uzbekistani Foreign Minister since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1992; he believed that the visit would make an important contribution to promoting and expanding bilateral cooperation in the coming time.

Regarding trade and economy, the Prime Minister said that the two countries have the potential to complement each other; agreed with the proposals of Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov and suggested increasing the exchange of goods of both sides' strengths such as cotton, raw materials from Uzbekistan and seafood, textiles, and electronics from Vietnam . The Prime Minister also suggested strengthening cooperation in key industries of both sides such as oil and gas, agriculture to ensure energy security and food security, and promoting cooperation with localities of both countries.

The Head of Government suggested that the two sides strengthen cooperation at regional and international forums. Vietnam is ready to act as a bridge between Uzbekistan and ASEAN countries, and asked Uzbekistan to support Vietnam in strengthening cooperation with Central Asian countries in the spirit of good friendship and responsible partnership.

Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov affirmed that Uzbekistan wishes to further promote the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Vietnam , especially in economics, trade and investment; affirmed that the two sides have great potential for cooperation; and expressed agreement with the cooperation orientations outlined by the Prime Minister.

In response, the Prime Minister highly appreciated the results of the talks between Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son. He suggested that the two countries' foreign ministries further promote their coordinating roles so that bilateral cooperation in various fields can achieve more results in the coming time. In particular, the two sides need to coordinate to effectively organize the meeting between businesses and localities of the two countries on March 19.

The Prime Minister also suggested that the two countries further promote cooperation in education, training, culture, arts, tourism and people-to-people exchange, and contacts between political and social organizations such as alumni and youth, contributing to enhancing understanding among the younger generation and fostering friendship between the two peoples.

On this occasion, the Prime Minister respectfully conveyed the regards of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong to President Mirziyoyev.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/viet-nam-va-uzbekistan-co-tiem-nang-bo-tro-cho-nhau-185240319003745416.htm