Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan (L) and Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou. (Photo: VNA)

On November 1, Xuan had a meeting with Sakellaropoulou, during which both sides agreed to enhance the exchange of delegations and visits at all levels, especially those at high level, towards expanding bilateral economic, trade, investment, cultural and tourism ties.

Sakellaropoulou announced a decision to present 250,000 AstraZeneca vaccine doses to Viet Nam.

Xuan thanked Greece for the decision, saying that it demonstrates the loyal friendship between the two nations and their people.

On regional and global issues, they affirmed support for the settlement of disputes by peaceful means, refraining from use or threat to use force, as well as highlighted the importance of maritime security, safety and freedom, and compliance with international law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

On the occasion, Xuan conveyed President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s letter to the Greek President to invite her to Viet Nam next year.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan (L) and Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Greece Charalampos Athanasiou. (Photo: VNA)

Meeting Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Greece Charalampos Athanasiou the same day, the Vietnamese official suggested the Greek parliament continue promoting the effective implementation of the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the Viet Nam – EU-Viet Nam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) for common benefits of the two nations, as Viet Nam – Greece economic and trade ties remain modest compared to political ties.

The host affirmed appreciation of ties with Viet Nam and support for Vietnam – Greece and Viet Nam – EU relationships.

He pledged to step up all-around ties with Viet Nam, both bilaterally and at multilaterally, together with the Greek Government.

Earlier on October 31, the Vice President visited the family of the late Greek hero of the Viet Nam People’s Armed Forces Kostas Nguyen Van Lap as well as met staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Greece./.