Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (left) and Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos. (Source: VNA)

He said with its geographical location and development achievements, Vietnam has played an increasingly important role in the region and the world at large. 

Mr. Minh expressed his wish for further friendship between the two countries by increasing high-ranking delegation exchanges and high-level meetings, as well as expanding cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, investment, culture, and tourism.
Talking about regional and global issues, the two leaders affirmed their support for the enforcement of international law, and agreed to join hands for peace and stability in the region and the wider world.