(VOVworld) – National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung received a delegation of the South African Lower House led by its Speaker Baleka Mbete on Thursday.

National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung (R) and South African Lower House led by its Speaker Baleka Mbete. Photo: VNA

Chairman Hung said Vietnam respects its cooperation with South Africa and supported bilateral partnership for development which was established last year. He called for more cooperation in research, biotechnology, marine science and environmental protection. Speaker Mbete wished for more experience sharing between the two legislative bodies to promote bilateral unity and friendship.