Parliament Speaker meets Vice President of Vietnam

Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili met the Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Vo Thi Anh Xuan.

The Speaker stressed the significance of the Vice President’s first visit as a signal to give a stimulus to bilateral relations development.

Shalva Papuashvili commended the Vice President of Vietnam for support of Georgia’s territorial integrity and emphasized the significance of international law principles in the current turbulent world.

Vo Thi Anh Xuan noted the high speed of Georgia’s economic growth and welcomed the Georgian government’s efforts to defend national interests, identity and culture.

The parties reviewed trends for potential cooperation in trade, economy, business, innovations, tourism, education, culture and sports.

Vo Thi Anh Xuan expressed readiness for being a bridge between Georgia and Southeast Asian countries and fostering Georgia’s relations deepening with the region.

The Georgian side welcomed the prospect of opening a Georgian embassy in Vietnam that would contribute to upgrading relations between Georgia and Vietnam.

Deputy Chairmen of the Parliament Ilia Injia and Sozar Subari, Chair of the Environment Protection and Natural Resources Committee Tornike Cheishvili and Chair of the Economic Policy Committee Shota Berekashvili participated in the meeting.