He hosted a reception in Hanoi on March 22 for the out-going ambassador who came to bid farewell to the leader. President Quang said he is glad to see positive developments in bilateral ties, and wished the two sides would continue deploying the agreements reached at the third meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee in November 2016, especially visit exchanges and trade promotion. At the reception The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia has over the year supplied an ODA of 174 million USD for 13 projects in Vietnam. It is negotiating loan agreements for projects to be carried out in the central highlands province of Dak Nong and the northern province of Yen Bai. President Quang hailed the Ambassador’s efforts in the fund’s activities and expressed his hopes that Saudi Arabia continues support for Vietnam in the future. He was delighted that the two countries have coordinated closely and supported each other at regional and international forums, … [Read more...] about President hosts outgoing Saudi Arabian Ambassador
