Vietnam wants to boost cooperation with Bangladesh: Vice President
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is keen to develop friendship and cooperation with Bangladesh so the two countries can share experience in economic development, poverty reduction and gender equality promotion.
 Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh meets Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina |
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh made the statement at a meeting with Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on the sidelines of the 2018 Global Summit of Women in Sydney, Australia, on Friday. She suggested that Vietnam and Bangladesh deploy specific measures to meet the set target of 2 billion USD in two-way trade by 2020 and create favourable conditions for business communities to share information and promote trade and mutual assistance in the fields of agriculture and seafood. She recommended enhancing cooperation in education and tourism, and soon opening a direct air route between the two countries. PM Sheikh Hasina said there is plenty of room for expanding bilateral cooperation. The two sides agreed to strengthen coordination and mutual support at regional and international forums, including the United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement.