Vietnam will always be a bright example for nations throughout
the world which are struggling for independence, freedom and equality in
development and co-existence in peace.
The
President of Cyprus, Demetris Christofias, made the affirmation while
receiving Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Khanh Thoai who presented President
Truong Tan Sang’s credentials to him on January 15.
The Cypriot President said he admired the Vietnamese people’s
resilient and unyielding struggle for independence, freedom and national
reunification, and congratulated Vietnam on its great achievements
made during the national construction and defence.
The President stressed that the Government and people of Cyprus
always treasure the traditional friendship and cooperation with
Vietnam and will do their best to consolidate and develop that
relationship.
For his part, Ambassador Thoai
affirmed that the Vietnamese Government and people attach importance to
developing the friendship and cooperation with Cyprus , especially in
economics, trade and labour.
He expressed his
belief that with efforts made by both sides, the traditional friendship
between the two countries will further develop in the future./.