During a speech at the ceremony, Ambassador Nguyen Huy Dung highlighted that Vietnam and Egypt share a common history and desire for freedom and independence, making them symbols of resilience for national liberation.
Egypt was the first country in Africa and the Middle East to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam in 1963, and over the past 60 years, the bilateral relations between the two countries have strengthened and developed. Egypt remains one of Vietnam’s most important trade partners and potential markets in the region.
Ambassador Nguyen Huy Dung emphasized the great potential for cooperation between Vietnam and Egypt in various fields such as economics, trade, logistics, culture, education, tourism, and people-to-people diplomacy. The trade turnover between the two countries reached 600 million USD in 2022, and both countries aim to raise this figure to 1 billion USD in the future. Efforts will be made to remove trade barriers and promote cooperation between localities.
Egyptian Deputy Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs Hazem El-Tahry emphasized that despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the economic relations between the two countries have continued to develop. Efforts are being made to update existing agreements and finalize new ones in the near future. Cultural exchange is also an important aspect of Vietnam-Egypt relations, and there is a need to promote cultural cooperation to enhance mutual understanding between the two countries.
Painting contest held for buffaloes joining ploughing festival in Ha Nam
A buffalo painting contest for the Doi Son Tich Dien (ploughing) Festivalwas held on February 10, or the sixth day of the Lunar New Year in Doi Son commune, Duy Tien district, the northern province of Ha Nam.
Pho Hien folk cultural festival kicks off in Hung Yen
The Pho Hien Folk Cultural Festival opened in the northern province of Hung Yen on April 21.
Sam Son sea festival slated for April 21
The 2018 sea festival of Sam Son city of the north central coastal province of Thanh Hoa will take place on April 21, heard a press conference held in the city on April 12.
Ha Long Carnival opens in Quang Ninh
The Ha Long Carnival, a highlight of the Ha Long – Quang Ninh tourism week 2019, opened in Bai Chay and Hon Gai tourism area in the northern province of Quang Ninh on April 28.
Tam Chuc Pagoda – Ancient beauty amidst majestic scenery
Covering 5,100 ha, Tam Chuc complex is a perfect combination of ancient beauty and the mighty of the immense mountain.
