President of Mongolia arrived in Hanoi, started his visit to Vietnam
Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, his Spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Mongolia arrived in Hanoi at noon on November 1, beginning their five-day State visit to Vietnam.
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| Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, his Spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Mongolia arrived in Hanoi at noon on November 1. (Photo: VNA) |
The visit is made at the invitation of President Vo Van Thuong and his Spouse.
The Mongolian delegation was welcomed at Noi Bai International Airport by Chairman of the State President Office Le Khanh Hai, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Tran Sy Thanh, Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu and Vietnamese Ambassador to Mongolia Doan Khanh Tam, among others.
This marks the first official visit to the country and also the first one to a Southeast Asian nation made by the Mongolian President since taking office.
The trip takes place in the context that the two countries will celebrate the 70th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2024.
Mongolia was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam (November 17, 1954) and Vietnam was the first in Southeast Asia that Mongolia set up diplomatic ties with.
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| Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh and his spouse welcomed at Noi Bai International Airport. (Photo: VNA) |
Over the past nearly seven decades, the Vietnam-Mongolia friendship has been continuously strengthened and developed strongly. Although the bilateral trade has remained modest, statistics showed that it has made progress, increasing from 81 million USD in 2021 to 85 million USD last year, and the value stood at 65 million USD in the first seven months of this year.
The two countries have maintained mutual support at international forums as well as the exchange of visits by their high-ranking leaders.
The Mongolian leader’s visit is expected to contribute to promoting the friendship, solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
On the afternoon of November 1, at Presidental Palace in Hanoi, President Vo Van Thuong and his Spouse host an official welcome for the President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh and his Spouse.
During his five-day stay, Khurelsukh will hold talks with President Vo Van Thuong and meet with other senior Vietnamese leaders to discuss measures to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. He will also attend several important events, including a Vietnam – Mongolia business forum.
The state visit by Mongolian President Khurelsukh and his wife will make an important contribution to strengthening the traditional friendship that exists between the two countries, thereby continuing to boost the development of bilateral relations in more substantive fields. This will be in accordance with the capabilities and needs of both sides, thereby meeting the interests and aspirations of the people of each country towards the 70th anniversary of both nations’ diplomatic relations.
(WVR/VNA)
