(VOVworld) – Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan has praised the contributions of diplomatic corps, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations to Vietnam’s development in 2014. At a year-end meeting held Tuesday by the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), Doan highlighted Vietnam’s pursuit of closer relationship with other countries around the world as a significant factor in its accomplishments.  

Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan praises foreign contributions to Vietnam's development.(Photo: CPV)

Moroccan Ambassador to Vietnam El Houcine Fardani, who is also Head of the Diplomatic Corps in Vietnam, expressed his delight at Vietnam’s economic development: “We’re very happy to notice that Vietnam is rapidly integrating in the glocal economy thanks to its economic reform that the Government has taken over the past 30 years. The signing of numerous trade agreements, the birth of the ASEAN community in 2015, and achievements in negotiations of the Trans-Pacific Partnership will help the country integrate more in the world.”

Moroccan Ambassador to Vietnam El Houcine Fardani expresses his delight at Vietnam's achievements. (Photo: CPV)

Fardani reiterated the consensus in strengthening relations between Vietnam and other countries and international organizations for peace and common interests.

A similar meeting was held in Ho Chi Minh city the same day.