Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Slovak Ambassador to Vietnam Igor Pacolak (Photo: VNA)

Mr. Phuc praised the diplomat’s contributions to the two countries’ traditional friendship and asked him to continue the work in future positions.

Urging both sides to increase exchanges of senior officials and business delegations, Phuc affirmed that Vietnam will continue improving the local business climate and creating best conditions possible for Slovak investors.

He asked the Slovak side to further support Vietnam-EU comprehensive cooperation and partnership and sign a free trade agreement with Vietnam. Vietnam is willing to help Slovakia bolster affiliations with ASEAN and the bloc’s members.