The official welcoming ceremony, September 16, 2013 - Photo: VNA

State President Sang made the statement on September 16 at talks with his Hungarian counterpart Ader during the former’s first State visit to the European country.

The two sides took the occasion to inform each other of the situation of each country and exchang views on issues related to bilateral relations.

On behalf of the Vietnamese State and people, State President Sang thanked the Hungarian people for their valuable and effective support for Viet Nam during its past struggle for national independence and the current national construction and defense.

The guest leader spoke highly of achievements gained by the Hungarian people during the country’s national modernization and European integration and hoped that Hungary would gain more achievements in its national development.

President Ader Janos affirmed that Hungary wants to continue strengthening and consolidating the traditional friendship and long-term and all-round cooperation between the two countries and their peoples.

The two sides agreed that despite positive development, the two countries’ economic and trade cooperation has yet to meet their potential and expectations.

They discussed and agreed on major directions and measures to effectively tap the two countries’ potential and strengths in an effort to lift their cooperation, especially in agriculture, education, trade, pharmaceuticals, environment, culture and training of atomic energy experts, to a new height.

The two leaders also exchanged views on international and regional issues of mutual concern, and agreed to continue intensifying their coordination at international organizations and forums.

They expressed belief that the visit will open up a new page in the history of the two countries’ more than six-decade relationship, contributing to further developing their friendship and multi-faceted cooperation for the interests of their peoples, as well as for peace and stability in the region and the world at large.

After the talks, the two leaders issued a joint statement and witnessed the signing of a number of cooperation agreements.  

The same day, President Sang and his entourage paid floral tribute to Hungarian heroes at the Heroes’ Square in Budapest./.