Deputy PM welcomes German Ambassador, emphasises strong bilateral ties
The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs will actively support the German Ambassador to successfully fulfill her duties, thereby contributing to the comprehensive development of Vietnam-Germany relations.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (right) and German Ambassador to Vietnam Helga Margarete in Hanoi on February 24 (Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Hanoi (VNA)🅺 – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son hosted a reception in Hanoi on February 24 for German Ambassador to Vietnam Helga Margarete during which he expressed his belief that in her new role, the diplomat will make significant contributions to fostering the sound relationship between the two countries.
The Deputy PM was pleased to note that the Vietnam-Germany Strategic Partnership is in a positive phase of development, with ample opportunities to expand and elevate cooperation, especially as the two countries are celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year.
In commemoration of this milestone, Son proposed that both sides coordinate efforts to promote high-level delegation exchanges and organise celebratory events in both countries. He also emphasised the importance of enhancing collaboration in science and technology, innovation, higher education, and training of a high-quality workforce.
On this occasion, he congratulated Germany on successfully holding its federal parliamentary elections and expressed his hope that a new German government will soon be formed to continue implementing ongoing cooperation plans effectively.
🃏 Margarete expressed her honour to take on the assignment in Vietnam, reaffirming that Vietnam is a key partner of Germany in the region. She pledged to do her utmost to strengthen bilateral relations and committed to working closely with Vietnamese ministries, agencies, and localities to promote cooperation in various fields, particularly trade and investment, education, skilled labour training, climate change adaptation, and science and technology.
She also introduced her embassy’s plans for a series of events in Vietnam to celebrate the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.
🌺 Son affirmed that the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs will actively support the ambassador to successfully fulfill her duties, thereby contributing to the comprehensive development of Vietnam-Germany relations./.
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