Vietnam wants to strengthen ties with Japan, Oman, Turkey

Turkish ambassador Saleh Mohamed Ahmed Al Saqri (R) presents his credentials to Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong

Mr Trong made the statement at a reception given for the newly accredited ambassador Yamada Takio of Japan, Saleh Mohamed Ahmed Al Saqri of Oman, and Haldun Tekneci of Turkey, in Hanoi on May 15.

He welcomed the ambassadors to Vietnam, and through the diplomats extended the best wishes to leaders of those countries. He expressed his belief that the ambassadors will fulfil their responsibility as a bridge to promote the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and the three countries.

Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong

The State leader noted that the ambassadors assumed their role in Vietnam as the country has been making every effort to contain the novel coronavirus epidemic and kick-starting the economy in the post-epidemic period.Vietnam wants to promote relations with all countries in the world, Mr Trong stressed, adding that Vietnam is willing to create favourable conditions for the newly accredited ambassadors to fulfil their mission in the country.