Algerian Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia received Vietnamese Minister of Construction Pham Hong Ha (Photo: Tan Dat-Quang Truong/VNA)

 Speaking at the reception on Tuesday, Ha informed Ouyahia about Vietnamese socio-economic development and affirmed Vietnam’s resolve to soon settle remaining debts.

Prime Minister Ouyahia stressed that Algeria and Vietnam need to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, and asked Vietnam to create favorable conditions for Algerian enterprises to enter Vietnamese markets.
Notably, he called Vietnam to share its experience in international integration and investment attraction and asked for Vietnam’s assistance in developing agriculture and tourism.
Ouyahia asked Algerian Minister of Industry and Mines Youcef Yousfi to direct the Inter-Governmental Committee staffs to address the issue of debt in line with the previous protocol.