At the function, the Vietnamese Deputy Minister hailed the fruitful development of the joint relations, proposing that the two sides further strengthen delegation exchanges at all levels.

He praised Bhutan for consistently being one of the leading countries in terms of pursuing its green growth goals and maintaining high "happiness" indicators, stressing that the two nations share many similarities in ensuring balanced and sustainable development, which they have actively co-operated at multilateral forums on sustainable development.

The official therefore welcomed the increased connectivity and expansion of cultural and tourism ties between the two countries, stating that the Vietnamese side stays ready to export its strong products to Bhutan, such as agricultural products, food, aquatic products, agricultural machinery, electronics, and electric vehicles.

Vietnam has many major enterprises with the capacity to invest in Bhutan in areas like infrastructure, telecommunications, and services, Deputy Minister Viet said.

He urged the diplomat to positively connect agencies, ministries, and businesses of the two countries in a bid to promote co-operation opportunities, affirming that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is willing to work alongside and support the Ambassador in fulfilling his duties.

Ambassador Dorji  said  that Bhutan regards the nation as a priority partner for enhancing bilateral relations, whilst it is eager to learn from the Vietnamese side’s own development experience.

The diplomat displayed a keen desire to further promote the potential and opportunities for co-operation between the two countries in the areas of trade, investment, culture, education, tourism, and Buddhism, thereby affirming his commitment to promote exchanges and connections between the two nations.

Bhutan Air is set to open a direct air route between Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam and Paro city of Bhutan, he said, urging the two sides to swiftly sign an air service agreement as a means of facilitating the development of the route, which will intensify exchange and bilateral linkages.

Source: VOV