Vietnam eager to develop links with Lithuania

(VOV) - Vietnamese ambassador to the Republic of Poland and the Republic of Lithuania Pham Kien Thiet has pledged his utmost efforts to boost cooperation and enhance ties between the two countries.

Ambassador Thiet made the affirmation at a recent ceremony to present a letter of credentials from President Truong Tan Sang to Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite.

In a meeting, the Vietnamese diplomat informed President Grybauskaite about an action plan for his working term, focusing on increased cooperation between Vietnam and Lithuania in economics, trade, tourism and training.

Thiet also briefed his host on the successful socio- economic development and international integration Vietnam has made in recent years as well as future targets and strategies for national development.

President Dalia Grybauskaite congratulated Thiet on being appointed as Vietnamese ambassador to the Republic of Lithuania, praised Vietnam’s significant renewal achievements and expressed his delight at the growing ties and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Lithuania in recent years.

The Lithuanian President expressed his hope that ambassador Thiet will successfully fulfill his mission and affirmed the Lithuanian authorities’ willingness to assist Thiet in reaching all the set targets during his term.

At present, Vietnam-Lithuania economic relations remain modest with two-way trade turnover in 2013 reaching just US$50 million. Lithuania is yet to carry out any of its direct investment projects in Vietnam.

Vietnam and Lithuania are currently negotiating agreements on double taxation avoidance and visa exemption for diplomatic passport holders, to move towards the early signing of these documents.

Mời quý độc giả theo dõi VOV.VN trên