Vietnam, African Union establish diplomatic relations
(VOVWORLD) -Vietnam wishes to strengthen cooperation with the African Union (AU) and is ready make more direct and proactive contributions to the AU's common effort for an African of integration, prosperity and peace, that is promoted by the African people themselves and represents a dynamic force on the global arena, a Vietnamese diplomat said.
 Vietnamese Ambassador to Ethiopia Nguyen Nam Tien and chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat (Photo: VNA) |
Ambassador to Ethiopia Nguyen Nam Tien presented his letter of credentials to chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat in Addis Ababa on December 15, marking the official establishment of Vietnam-AU diplomatic relations.
Expressing his honor and awareness of the great responsibility of being appointed as Vietnam's Representative to the AU, Ambassador Tien said he will do his utmost to lift cooperative ties between Vietnam and the AU to a new height.
The chairperson of the African Union Commission spoke highly of the achievements Vietnam has obtained in national construction and development, while highlighting the country's important role in ASEAN.
He said he believes that in the coming time, Vietnam will make greater contributions to Agenda 2063 for peace and security in Africa, contributing to strengthening all-round cooperation between Vietnam and Africa.
Ambassador Tien took this occasion to convey President Vo Van Thuong’s invitation to the chairperson of the Africa Union Commission to visit Vietnam soon.