South Africa- a leading partner of Vietnam in Africa
VOV.VN -Vietnam considers South Africa its leading partner in Africa and wants to develop bilateral cooperation in a variety of fields to match their partnership for cooperation and development.
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President Tran Dai Quang made the statement while receiving South African Vice President Cyril Ramaphosa in Hanoi on October 4.
President Quang asked for South Africa’s support for his special envoy’s candidacy to the post of UNESCO Director General for the 2017-2021 term and for Vietnam’s bid to join the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member between 2020 and 2021.
He also called on South Africa to share its experience in UN peacekeeping missions and continue to provide English training courses for Vietnamese officials.
Vice President Ramaphosa, in turn, said he hopes Vietnam will assist his nation in shipping industry, marine transport, and aquaculture. He reiterated South Africa’s continued support for Vietnam at international forums.
He also informed Quang about the outcomes of his talks with Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, saying the two sides agreed to forge affiliation between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the African National Congress (ANC).