(VOVworld) – Bulgaria’s Vice President Margarita Popova is on an official visit to Vietnam. During a reception on Friday, National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung said Vietnam values its traditional friendship with Bulgaria and acknowledges Bulgaria’s support for its national construction and defense. He said he hopes that both countries will continue to deepen their cooperation in all areas.

While receiving Vice President Popova the same day Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung praised the outcomes of talks between the Vice President Popova and Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan. He called on both countries to work closely together to bring bilateral ties to a new level.