Syria expects boosted ties with Vietnam

17/07/2008 -- 11:25 PM

Hanoi (VNA) – A senior Syrian government official said Syria wants to boost relations with Vietnam and always considers the Southeast Asian country an example in national defence and development. Visiting Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Makdad, s pecial envoy of the Syrian President, made the remark during his meeting with Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan in Hanoi on July 17. The deputy minister said Syria highly appreciates Vietnam ’s role as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and believes the country will perform its task well, further contributing to peace and prosperity in the world. Vice President Doan thanked the Syrian people for their sentiment toward Vietnam and their assistance during its past struggle for national independence and the current national construction and development. She congratulated Syria on its achievements and spoke highly of the Middle East nation’s role in the region and the world. As Vietnam and Syria have many similarities, the two countries can share experiences in national defence and construction, the vice president also said. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on some issues in the Middle East , saying they wished for an early restoration of peace and stability in the region.-Enditem
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