On July 14, Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, and Pham Binh Minh, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, exchanged letters on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Edward Nalbandian notes in his message that during the past quarter of a century the two countries have established genuine partnership and maintained mutually beneficial cooperation on wide range of issues.

Foreign Minister Nalbandian underlines that Armenia highly values the cooperation with Vietnam, expressing confidence that through joint efforts it will be possible to explore the full potential of collaboration and further expand Armenian-Vietnamese friendly relations.

Concluding the letter, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia wishes a prosperity and progress to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and continuous development of the Armenian-Vietnamese relations.

Foreign Minister of Vietnam notes that during past 25 years the relations between Vietnam and Armenia has been constantly strengthened and developed, making a positive contribution to the peace and prosperity of each country and to friendly cooperation for peace, stability and general progress of the world.

Pham Binh Minh expresses confidence that the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the two countries will continue their intensive efforts towards promoting traditional friendship between Vietnam and Armenia, meeting the expectation of the people of both countries.

Foreign Minister of Vietnam wishes to Edward Nalbandian and all diplomats of Armenia to gain more achievements in the noble cause of nation building.