Minister Abdelatty extended profound condolences to the Government and people of Vietnam over the severe consequences left by typhoon Yagi, affirming that Egypt always stands by, unites with, and supports the Vietnamese side as repeatedly affirmed by leaders of the two sides.

He highlighted the nation as an important partner of Egypt in the region, stressing  that there remains ample room for both sides to augment co-operation, especially in terms of economics, investment, and people-to-people exchanges.

Egypt therefore stands ready to offer optimal conditions for Vietnamese businesses and investors in the North African country, he said.

As Egypt has signed free trade agreements (FTAs) with the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR), as well as countries in Africa and the Arab world, Vietnamese enterprises can take full advantage of these FTAs to bolster exports to these strong markets which have a combined population of two billion, he said.

Deputy PM Son thanked Minister Abdelatty for his sympathies over the damage caused by typhoon Yagi, affirming that Egypt's timely sharing and encouragement during the nation’s difficult times are a clear demonstration of the traditional friendship and close relationship that exists between the two countries.

In order to promote all-round ties between the two countries, Deputy PM Son suggested that the two sides maintain meetings and delegation exchanges at all levels, whilst continuing to co-ordinate efforts with and support each other at multilateral forums, especially the UN and the Non-Aligned Movement.

He therefore suggested that the two sides work closely together to step up ties with each other’s organizations and regions, such as the Arab League and ASEAN.

Both sides pledged to boost closer linkages and prepare for high meetings between the two sides, while enhancing connections among localities and businesses of the two sides and improving the efficiency of bilateral co-operation mechanisms.

They are therefore committed to ramping up close collaboration between the two countries' Foreign Ministries as a contribution to further propelling the traditional friendship and multifaceted collaboration between Vietnam and Egypt forward.

On the occasion, Deputy PM Son invited Minister Abdelatty to visit Vietnam at an appropriate time. The Egyptian official accepted the invitation with pleasure and promised to arrange the visit as soon as possible.

Source: VOV