President Tran Dai Quang was welcomed at the airport by authorities of Luxor (Photo: VNA) Luxor (VNA) – President Tran Dai Quang and his spouse arrived in Luxor city on August 25 afternoon (local time), beginning his State visit to Egypt from August 25-29 at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. This is the first visit to Egypt by a head of the State of Vietnam since the two countries established diplomatic ties in 1963. The visit is to reaffirm commitments that both sides signed in 2017, and promote measures to boost bilateral cooperation in all aspects such as politics, economy-trade and investment, culture and education. Egypt is one of the first Arab countries to have relations with Vietnam. From 1958, Vietnam established a trade representative office in Egypt. Then, on September 1, 1963, Vietnam and Egypt officially set up diplomatic ties. The same year, Vietnam opened its embassy in Cairo. One year later in 1964, Egypt opened its embassy in Hanoi. Egypt … [Read more...] about President Tran Dai Quang begins State visit to Egypt
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State President’s visit to Egypt to boost friendship and cooperation
The visit coincides with the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries (September 1, 1963). State President Tran Dai Quang. (Photo: VNA) Egypt, an influential country in Africa, is at a place connecting the two continents of Asia and Africa. With President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s Look East policy, the country paid much attention to expand its relationships with Asian nations, including Vietnam. Egypt is one of the African countries that has attracted the most Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Though many changes were made in the country’s political system, economic reforms and foreign financial assistance helped the country’s economy grow stably. The traditional friendship between Vietnam and Egypt has seen remarkable developments over the past time. Egypt was among the Arab nations to early establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam. Vietnam has had a trade office in the North African … [Read more...] about State President’s visit to Egypt to boost friendship and cooperation
President ends Ethiopia visit, continues trip to Egypt
From Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, President Quang jetted off to Luxor for a State visit to Egypt from August 25-29 at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. The State leader’s entourage includes Chairman of the President’s Office Dao Viet Trung, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung, Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh, and Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong. Accompanying members include President of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences Nguyen Quang Thuan, Vietnamese Ambassador to Egypt Do Hoang Long, Deputy Foreign Minister Vu Hong Nam, Deputy Minister of Finance Huynh Quang Hai, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ninh Binh province Dinh Van Dien, and the President’s Assistant Tran Quang Tiep. … [Read more...] about President ends Ethiopia visit, continues trip to Egypt
President emphasises Vietnam’s desire to boost ties with Egypt
President Tran Dai Quang. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – President Tran Dai Quang has said his upcoming visit to Egypt once again confirms Vietnam's desire to continue boosting the momentum for bilateral relations between the two countries to grow with a greater effectiveness and substance. The President made the statement in an interview granted to Egyptian media on the occasion of his State visit to Egypt from August 25-29 at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. The following is the full text of the interview. Your Excellency Mr. President! Could you share with us the purpose and significance of your present visit to Egypt? President Tran Dai Quang: At the invitation of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, it is my great pleasure to lead a high-level delegation to pay a State visit to Egypt at a time when our two countries are holding a range of significant events to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the establishment of the official diplomatic relations. This is my … [Read more...] about President emphasises Vietnam’s desire to boost ties with Egypt
Creating momentum to promote Vietnam-Egypt cooperation in fields with potential
The Republic of Egypt is located in northern Africa and has a population of 97 million. Since May 2014, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s administration has taken various measures to reform the Egyptian economy, helping to quickly stabilise its performance after years of turmoil following the political events of 2011. In 2017, the Egyptian economy grew by 4.1% with GDP reaching US$332 billion and GDP per capita at US$3,750. In the first months of 2018, its economy expanded by 5.4%. Egypt has risen to become the largest economy and one of the largest recipients of foreign direct investment in Africa. Egypt’s main economic sectors are tourism, oil, garments, agricultural processing, chemicals and construction. Last year, Egypt’s exports reached US$21.68 billion and were mainly crude oil, refined oil products, cotton, garments, steel, chemicals and processed food. Meanwhile, Egypt’s main imports were machinery and equipment, food, chemicals, timber products and … [Read more...] about Creating momentum to promote Vietnam-Egypt cooperation in fields with potential