Leaders of VINASME met with the Embassy of the Republic of South Africa in Vietnam to discuss bilateral relations.
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- 21:55 27/07/2023
DNHN - The Vietnam Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (VINASME) recently met with Mr. Marius Conradie, Political Counsellor at the Embassy of the Republic of South Africa in Vietnam.
Dr. To Hoai Nam – Standing Vice Chairman cum General Secretary of VINASME; Mr. Tran Van Hien – Vice Head of the Training Department and Member of VINASME; representatives of the Association of Women Entrepreneurs, Small and Medium Enterprises and representatives of the Small and Medium Tourism Association under VINASME all participated in the meeting on behalf of VINASME.
The representative of VINASME introduced the Vietnam Association of Small and Medium Enterprises during the meeting. In addition, based on the exchange of basic information about the formation, operation, and development of VINASME, as well as Mr. Marius Conradie's comments, the parties exchanged some experiences. knowledge of activities that aid small and medium-sized businesses.
In particular, the parties hoped that this meeting would pave the way for future cooperation between the Vietnam Association of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and the Embassy of the Republic of South Africa.
In certain areas of import and export of goods and trade between the two countries, Vietnam and South Africa give priority to their respective strengths in textiles and apparel, agriculture, fisheries, and several other products.
After this meeting, the leaders of VINASME and Mr. Marius Conradie agreed to develop a detailed implementation strategy for the topics discussed in the working session. Simultaneously, the two parties affirmed that they will make unrelenting efforts to contribute to the preservation of traditions and the development of a positive relationship between Vietnam and the Republic of South Africa.
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