President promotes closer trade, investment ties with Mongolia

HA NOI — President Truong Tan Sang yesterday highlighted that Viet Nam was willing to open its doors for Mongolian businesses to invest in the country.

He made this statement while receiving Mongolian ambassador Palam Sundev who was going to conclude his working term in Viet Nam.

He expressed his pleasure about the recent progresses in the two countries' co-operative relations in the fields of trade, education and training, as well as in the regional and international forums.

President Sang also highly valued the ambassador's efforts during his working term which strengthened the two countries' traditional friendship.

Mongolian ambassador Sundev stressed that the two countries' relations have improved with the exchanges of high-ranking delegations and the establishment of the Viet Nam – Mongolia Business Association.

He expressed his hope that the Mongolian President's upcoming official visit would tighten the two countries' relations and also thanked Viet Nam for its assistance in food and ambulances to Mongolia.

Sang welcomed the Mongolian President's visit and hoped the two countries' relevant agencies would make good preparations to ensure its success. — VNS