(VOV) - A Vietnam Festival is taking place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from October 9-19 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Vietnam–UAE diplomatic ties.
The event is co-hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in UAE and UAE’s Foreign and Culture Ministries.
The festival lured the public with a series of music and cultural events including folk music performances, a range of culinary treats offered by 2012 Master Chef Vietnam winners, and documents and screenings featuring Vietnam, its people and relations with the UAE over the past years.
On the occasion, Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Phuong Nga met with Minister of Development and International Cooperation Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, Minister of State and Managing Director of Dubai World Expo 2020 Bid Committee Reem Al Hashimi, her counterpart Abdullah Al Hamed, Assistant to UAE Foreign Minister Tariq Ahmed Al Haidan and Vice Executive Director of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Khadem Al Rumaithi.
During the meetings, the UAE said that they attach great importance to further promoting all-around cooperation with Vietnam while Deputy FM Nga voiced Vietnam’s willingness to promote multifaceted links with the UAE.
Both sides agreed to strengthen delegation exchange at all levels, prepare for the second meeting of the Inter-Governmental Committee scheduled for next year in the UAE and support each other at regional and international forums activities in celebration of the anniversary.
Both foreign ministries also concurred to boost consultations and work closely on improving the efficiency of cooperation in trade, investment, labour, oil and gas, and tourism.
Đăng ký: VietNam News
RSS Feeds
