Slovenian Foreign Minister visits Ho Chi Minh City

VOV.VN - Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on May 22, beginning an official two-day visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Minister for Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Bui Thanh Son.

Receiving the guest, Vo Van Hoan, deputy head of the municipal administration, affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to the friendly relations with Slovenia, saying both countries have many things in common historically.

In his view, Slovenia is Ho Chi Minh City’s potential partner, but the current trade and investment relations are not commensurate with the two sides’ potential. He suggested that both sides make good use of the advantages of the Vietnam - EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) to access each other’s markets so as to promote stronger trade in the coming time.

Hoan highly appreciated the gains Slovenia has made in implementing its Smart Specialization Strategy and the Digital Slovenia Strategy, along with progress in developing advanced digital technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI).

He expressed hope that Slovenia would share experience and help the city undertake its digital transformation and innovation initiatives, while increasing cooperation in the fields of logistics and maritime transportation.

Ho Chi Minh City will create the best possible conditions for Slovenian firms to come and operate successfully in the locality, Hoan assured his guest.

Minister Tanja Fajon for her part affirmed that Slovenia always welcomes Vietnamese businesses, at the same time, stays ready to introduce investment opportunities of Vietnam to the Slovenian business community.

She spoke highly of the city’s development potential and expressed hope that Slovenian firms who are accompanying her during the visit would find cooperation opportunities in areas where the two sides have advantages and needs such as seaport development, digital transformation, smart cities and tourism.

Ho Chi Minh City and Slovenia can also boost cooperation in green growth related issues, through diversifying energy sources and reducing emissions towards sustainable development goals, said the diplomat.

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