Rwandan President Paul Kagame has told the newly-assigned Vietnamese ambassador to his country to consider the signing of new treaties, especially on economics and trade.
The Rwandan leader raised the idea at a meeting with Ambassador Nguyen Duy Thien on November 16, who presented credentials on his new assignment in the African country. Such treaties would relate to the existing agreements on agriculture, education, scientific research and health.
Mr Kagame expressed thanks to Vietnam for sharing its experiences in socio-economic reform and poverty reduction, which he described as helpful and invaluable to Rwanda.
The Rwandan President recalled his visit to Vietnam last year and asked the Vietnamese ambassador to convey his best wishes to President Nguyen Minh Triet and other leaders.
For his part, the Vietnamese ambassador expressed his delight at his new mission in Rwanda, which he hailed as one of fastest-growing economies in East Africa over the past 10 years, following the overthrow of its previous genocidal regime, which killed millions of Rwandans.
Rwanda has also been recognised by the international community as a frontline campaigner in economic reform, marked by simple procedures and low-cost transactions to create a favourable environment for trade and investment, he said.
The Vietnamese diplomat also met with Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation M. Rosemary.
The host minister called on the two countries to diversify cooperation and encourage the private sector while continuing to facilitate ties among State enterprises.