Deputy Foreign Minister of Mongolia, D.Gankhuyag chaired the regular Foreign Ministries consultative meeting between Mongolia and Vietnam during his visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on April 28th as part of his official visit to East Asian countries.

Minister D.Gankhuyag exchanged views with Vietnamese Vice Foreign Minister and Ho Xuan Son on the possibilities to intensify bilateral political negotiations at all levels, expand their cooperation range into economy, trade, investment, agriculture and defense and regarding cooperation in regional and international arena.

Both parties noted the significance of President Ts.Elbegdorj`s visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 2013 in strengthening traditional good relations and cooperation between the two countries.

Vietnam pledged to support Mongolia`s bid to join the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC), and to be a partner with negotiation on ASEAN and agreed to hold a consultative meeting and seminar along with Mongolia.