New Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Vũ Quang Minh (second from left) and spouse and Germany President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. — VNA/VNS Photo Phương Hoa

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Thursday (April 7) appreciated the good development of the Vietnam -Germany strategic partnership over the past decade at a reception for the new Vietnamese Ambassador to the country Vu Quang Minh, following a ceremony to receive the ambassador's letter of credentials.

The President expressed his hope that the ambassador would actively contribute to promoting the bilateral relations in all fields.

Minh thanked the President for paying attention to the bilateral ties as well as the 200,000-strong Vietnamese community living in his country.

He also expressed his gratitude for Germany’s granting of over 10 million COVID-19 vaccine doses and medical supplies and equipment for Vietnam when it was in critical need.

Vietnam always attached importance to its relations with Germany, the ambassador said, pledging to exert every effort in his capacity to deepen the bilateral friendship and cooperation.

At the meeting, both sides also exchanged views on several regional and international issues of mutual concern, including the conflict in Ukraine and issues related to peace, stability and development cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.

Vietnam-Canada Investment Forum Eyes Cooperation Opportunities Director of the Canada-Vietnam Trade Council said that Canadian businesses place great faith in Vietnam's investment environment and potential.

Strengthening Cooperation Between Da Nang and Spanish Localities Spanish Ambassador to Vietnam Pilar Méndez Jiménez said that he will continue to be a bridge between Da Nang and Spanish localities to enhance cooperation.

German Foundation, Can Tho University Boost Cooperation The Can Tho Union of Friendship Organizations, FNF Institute and Can Tho University signed a memorandum of understanding