Promoting the attraction of Qatar investment funds to participate in major projects in Vietnam

On the morning of October 9, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, receiving the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Vietnam Khalid Ali Abdullah Abel, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son welcomed the Ambassador to take up his duties in Vietnam.

Bộ trưởng Bộ Ngoại giao Bùi Thanh Sơn tiếp Đại sứ Qatar

Minister Bui Thanh Son emphasized that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant agencies of Vietnam will support the Ambassador to successfully complete his duties.

Minister Bui Thanh Son expressed his delight at the developments in the friendship and cooperation between the two countries in recent times. In terms of politics and diplomacy, the two sides regularly exchange delegations at all levels, most recently the official visit to Qatar by Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan in May 2023; closely coordinate in regional and international forums. In terms of economy, the two sides have achieved many positive results, economic cooperation mechanisms have been maintained...

Expressing his delight at being assigned to Vietnam, Ambassador Ali Abdullah Abel affirmed that Vietnam is an important partner of Qatar in the Asia-Pacific region and pledged to do his utmost to contribute to consolidating and further strengthening the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Qatar. Ambassador Ali Abdullah Abel outlined many major orientations that he will implement during his term to realize those commitments.

Ambassador Ali Abdullah Abel affirmed that Vietnam is an important partner of Qatar in the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo: Tuan Viet)

Affirming that although the bilateral cooperation results are positive, they are still not commensurate with the good political relations and potential between the two countries, Minister Bui Thanh Son and Ambassador Ali Abdullah Abel discussed and agreed on a number of specific measures to promote cooperation between the two countries in the coming time, such as increasing the exchange of high-level delegations, prioritizing good preparation for the visit to Vietnam of the Emir of Qatar Tamim Bin Hamad Bin Thani in the fourth quarter of 2023; further strengthening trade promotion activities, connecting businesses of both sides; attracting Qatari investment funds to participate in oil and gas projects, renewable energy, infrastructure, electric cars in Vietnam, etc.; studying the possibility of cooperation in agricultural projects and in the Halal field, increasing the attraction of tourists and highly skilled workers.

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