Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son has hailed the support of the French Community of Belgium (Federation Wallonie-Bruxelles) for Vietnam in general and the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry in particular over the past 25 years through projects in various fields. During his reception on Tuesday for Minister-President of the Federation Wallonie-Bruxelles Pierre-Yves Jeholet, who is on an official visit from October 15-21, Minister Son said the projects of Wallonie-Bruxelles have contributed practically to Vietnam’s socio-economic development.
He welcomed the region of Belgium to expand its collaboration with Vietnam to the field of sport, aiming to help Vietnamese sports to reach world level.

The Foreign Minister affirmed that the Vietnamese Government attaches importance to the cooperation with Wallonie-Bruxelles, adding that the visit by the Minister-President is an important milestone, helping promote the ties between Vietnam and Belgium in general and with the region in particular.

Pierre-Yves Jeholet reiterated that Vietnam is a priority partner of Wallonie-Bruxelles and the region will continue to accompany Vietnam in the process of sustainable development.

They agreed to continue to implement projects under the 11th Standing Joint Committee and expand cooperation to potential fields such as people to people diplomacy, journalism and cultural industry.

Source: VOV5