(VOVworld) – Vietnam and Azerbaijan see good prospects for future cooperation. Azerbaijani Prime Minister Artur Rasizade made the statement at a Tuesday reception for Le Hong Anh, Politburo member and permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Secretariat. Rasizade suggested that the two countries focus their cooperation on oil and gas exploration and processing and to spur two-way trade while strengthening political ties. He said Vietnam and Azerbaijan should also carry out cooperation programs in education-training, culture, and tourism.

Politburo member Le Hong Anh works with Azerbaijani Prime Minister Artur Rasizade.
(Photo: VOV)

Le Hong Anh proposed closer links between the two legislative bodies through exchanges of senior officials, specialized units, and friendship parliamentarian groups to share experience in legislature and supervision.

Anh said: “We’re glad to see prospects for bilateral political cooperation. The first state visit to Vietnam by an Azerbaijani President in May was a historic milestone which motivated stronger ties. Both countries should focus their cooperation in trade and investment in addition to politics. Oil and gas will be prioritized and considered a long-term strategic relation.”