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Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son joined phone talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita held phone talks on April 16 (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita held phone talks on April 16 to discuss bilateral cooperation and coordination in multilateral forums.

During the talks, Bourita congratulated the new Foreign Minister of Vietnam and expressed his impression on the country’s achievements in the fight against COVID-19 as well as socio-economic development.

He spoke highly of Vietnam’s role as Chair of ASEAN in 2020 and a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2020-21 term.

Bourita voiced his belief that under Son’s leadership, the Foreign Ministry of Vietnam will continue to obtain attainments in external relations.

In reply, Son expressed his delight at steps of development in the Vietnam-Morocco ties over the past 60 years and affirmed that Vietnam treasures friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Morocco.

To boost the bilateral relations to match with each other’s potential and demand, the two ministers discussed measures to enhance cooperation, especially in the fields of trade, investment, banking, culture, tourism, and education-training, among others.

The two sides exchanged views on several regional and international issues of shared concern. The ministers agreed to strengthen collaboration to further tap on the role of cooperative mechanisms co-chaired by the two countries’ foreign ministries such as joint committees, thereby deepening the relations between Vietnam and Morroco.

The Moroccan Minister vowed to support Vietnam in setting up a partnership with the African Union , and said that Morocco stands ready to act as a gateway for Vietnam to access and develop its market with African and Arabian nations.

Vietnam is also viewed as a gateway for Morocco to expand cooperation with ASEAN and Asia, he added./.

The closing ceremony was attended by Sen. Lt. Gen. Tran Quang Phuong, Deputy Director of the General Department of Politics and Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor Tran Van Thuat.

Reportedly, all competitors have heightened their sense of responsibility and completed their tests with absolute safety.

The competition aimed to improve understanding of politics, regulations of labor hygiene and safety, and professionalism for trade union cadres and members at defense agencies and units.

Speaking at the event, General Phuong spoke highly of the participants’ efforts, and said that such a competition will significantly contribute to building a good force of military mechanics, enhancing the military’s strength and meeting the task requirements in the current context.

The organizing panel handed over 8 first, 12 second, 24 third, and 56 consolation prizes to outstanding competitors. On the occasion, the Military Women Board presented gifts to three female competitors in the competition.

Translated by Trung Thanh

Attending the event hosted by the chapter were Senior Colonel Mac Duc Trong, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VNDPKO), Phan Thi Thanh Huong, Secretary of the Vietnam Youth Union’s Ho Chi Minh City chapter, and Senior Colonel Nguyen Van Tuan, Head of the Department of Politics of Military Hospital 175 under the Ministry of National Defense.

During the exchange, the participants recalled stories highlighting the role of Uncle Ho’s soldiers and the contributions of the military medical force of the Vietnam People’s Army to the UN peacekeeping operations. These contributions help realize the Party and State’s foreign policies, and raise the prestige and position of Vietnam in general and of the Vietnam People’s Army in particular in the international arena.

The Vietnamese peacekeepers also recalled their unforgettable memories and impressions when they performed their tasks as ambassadors of peace in people-to-people diplomacy.

An exhibition showcasing Vietnamese peacekeepers’ activities in South Sudan, a presentation of  200 national flags, 200 bandannas, and 200 “I love my Fatherland” badges from the chapter to the Level 2 Field Hospital (L2FH) Rotation 3 also took place on this occasion as part of the exchange.

The chapter and the L2FH Rotation 3 virtually signed a cooperation agreement under which they will periodically organize exchanges and dialogues, host a virtual exchange program themed “Youth and aspirations to rise”, and build a green space at the L2FH Rotation 3 in South Sudan.

They will also coordinate to implement international voluntary projects in South Sudan related to healthcare, social skills, cultural exchanges, online refresher courses on international youth affairs, and launch a painting contest under the theme “Love for peace”.

The exchange aroused municipal youths’ patriotism and pride of Vietnamese troops and military doctors and featured the role of Vietnamese youth in participating in UN peacekeeping operations.

Translated by Mai Huong

The congratulatory messages came from Speaker of Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives) of Malaysia Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun; Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore Tan Chuan-jin; Secretary General of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) Nguyen Tuong Van; Speaker of the Lok Sabh (lower house) of the Indian Parliament Om Birla; President of the Italian Senate Maria Elisabetta Casellati; Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Dmytro Razmkov; Speaker of the National Assembly of Azerbaijan Sahiba Gafarova; Speaker of the Mazhilis (House of Representatives) of the Parliament of Kazakhstan Nurlan Nigmatulin; Speaker of the Parliament of Mongolia Gombojav Zandanshatar; Speaker of the Palestine National Council Saleem Al – Za’anoon; Speaker of the House of Representatives of Morocco Habib El Malki; President of the Chamber of Deputies of Argentina Sergio T.Massa; and President of Germany’s Hessen State Parliament Boris Rhein.

Source: VNA