General Secretary Tô Lâm of Vietnam met with Mongolian Chairman Dashzegve Amarbayasgalan to discuss enhancing the bilateral partnership between the two nations, focusing on economic cooperation, trade expansion, and cultural exchanges, marking a key moment in their longstanding friendship.
Ulaanbaatar witnessed a significant discourse on September 30, 2023, as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President Tô Lâm articulated Việt Nam’s desire to bolster its relations with Mongolia across all sectors. This declaration was made during his state visit, which included a meeting with the Chairman of the Mongolian Parliament, Dashzegve Amarbayasgalan. President Lâm conveyed his pleasure regarding this visit, particularly noting the robust progression of Vietnam-Mongolia relations in recent years. During the meeting, Lâm reaffirmed Việt Nam’s gratitude for Mongolia’s historical support during Vietnam’s independence struggles and current developmental endeavors. He acknowledged Mongolia’s recognition of Việt Nam as a significant partner in Southeast Asia and expressed appreciation for the sentiments towards their bilateral ties. Chairman Amarbayasgalan welcomed President Lâm’s visit, asserting that this engagement would substantially advance the comprehensive partnership between the two nations, as confirmed in recent declarations by both Lâm and Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh. The discussions included the enhancement of parliamentary exchanges, whereby both sides resolved to effectively implement the cooperation agreements established in 2018. The leaders agreed on various measures to strengthen economic cooperation, aiming for a two-way trade turnover of 200 million USD soon. They recognized the importance of expanding trade activities, especially in areas of mutual strengths, including the proposal for a new investment promotion and protection agreement. In the domain of citizen welfare, both nations agreed to focus on protecting their citizens abroad, fostering cultural and sports exchanges, and facilitating tourism cooperation to enhance mutual understanding.
The relations between Vietnam and Mongolia have historically been amicable, dating back over seventy years. The two countries have consistently supported each other in diverse domains, which has laid a strong foundation for current and future collaboration. Vietnam seeks to cultivate these relations further to capitalize on mutual strengths and foster diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties.
The discussions between General Secretary Tô Lâm and Chairman Dashzegve Amarbayasgalan encapsulated a mutual commitment to deepen the comprehensive bilateral partnership between Việt Nam and Mongolia. Their collaborative agreements aim to enhance economic ties, cultural exchanges, and citizen welfare, while setting ambitious trade targets that reflect the shared vision for the future of their relationship.
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