Welcoming President Luong Cuong and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation at the headquarters in Cairo were General Secretary of the Arab Federation Ahmedaboul Gheit and Ambassadors and Heads of Delegations, representing member states of the Arab League. Here, President Luong Cuong and Mr. Ahmedaboul Gheit witnessed the Vietnamese flag-raising ceremony.
Speaking here, the President said that from the history of solidarity, closeness, and traditional friendship that is very precious, Vietnam wishes to jointly write a new chapter in the multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and brotherly Arab countries for peace, cooperation, and development.
In that spirit, President Luong Cuong shared Vietnam's view on the current situation in the world and the region; the achievements of the Doi Moi process and the orientation of Vietnam in the new era; as well as a vision of the relationship between Vietnam and the Arab countries in the coming time.
The President affirmed that in the past struggle for national liberation and national reunification, as well as in today's national construction, Vietnam and the Arab countries have always given each other valuable support, encouragement and help. Vietnam always respects, preserves and is very proud to have diplomatic relations with all 22 member states of the Arab League, with many areas of cooperation that are increasingly substantial and effective.
The President believes that the traditional friendship between Vietnam and the Arab countries in general and Egypt in particular, built on the foundation of history, will increasingly bear fruit.
The President suggested continuing to strengthen political trust to create a solid foundation for multifaceted cooperation; hoping to further promote delegation exchanges at all levels with Arab countries and the Arab League both at bilateral channels as well as at multilateral conferences and forums.
The President pointed out that the two economies have a relatively perfect complement, creating conditions to further promote substantive, multifaceted cooperation between the two sides; jointly promoting the development of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.
Vietnam and the Arab countries can also promote cooperation in developing solar energy, wind energy, green hydrogen production and energy storage technology. This is a promising direction, taking advantage of the strengths of capital, technology of Arab countries and the potential for renewable energy development of Vietnam.
In addition, through the important role of the Arab League, the President also hopes that the Governments of member countries will create more favorable conditions for over 30,000 Vietnamese workers working in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ... to stabilize their business, live and make more active contributions to the socio-economic development of the host country as well as the relationship between the host countries and Vietnam. In addition, both sides also need to actively promote cultural and artistic exchange programs, increase scholarships for students, especially for Vietnamese students studying Arabian in countries in the region.
