The PMs said in the near future, the two countries should negotiate for signing framework agreements on economic cooperation; conduct trade, investment, and tourism promotional activities; and organise culture and art exchange events so as to enhance the friendship and mutual understanding between their people and business circles.

PM Dung proposed that the Government of Greece support Vietnam in its bid to increase economic and trade relations with the European Union, including urging the European Commission to reconsider the anti-dumping taxes on leather-capped shoe imports from Vietnam and to quickly recognise Vietnam’s market economy status.

PM Karamanlis affirmed that Greece wants to develop multifaceted relations with Vietnam and it will assist Vietnam in boosting trade relations with the EU and running for a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council in the 2008-2009 term.

After the talks, PM Dung and PM Karamanlis witnessed the signing of a tourism cooperation agreement between the two countries.

Inserimex Travel 2007