BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

01/02/2007

Belarus wants to boost strategic partnership with Vietnam

Belarus attaches importance to consolidating and developing strategic partnership relations with Vietnam, especially in trade and economy.

Belorussian Deputy Foreign Minister Victor Gaisenok made the affirmation on January 24 at a reception held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Minsk to celebrate the 15th Vietnam-Belarus diplomatic ties anniversary.

The Deputy Foreign Minister also highlighted co-operation achievements since the two countries established diplomatic relations.

Ambassador Vu Xuan Ninh expressed his thanks to the Belorusian people for their great support assistance during Vietnam's struggles for independence as well as their co-operation in the country's reconstruction.

The Vietnamese State will continue to strengthen the traditional friendship and boost multifaceted co-operation with Belarus, Ninh said. (VNA)

Source:

http://www.nhandan.com.vn/english/news/010207/domestic_belarus.htm