Held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Iran (August 4, 1973 - August 4, 2023), the webinar was attended by Vietnamese and Iranian scholars on politics, diplomacy, and international relations.

At the event, the scholars discussed the changes in the regional situation; Iran's role in the Middle East and Vietnam's role in Southeast Asia; achievements of Vietnam - Iran relations in 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, and potential areas to cooperate in the future.

Dr. Alireza Khodagholipour, Director of Asia Research Group, Institute of Political and International Studies.

Dr. Alireza Khodagholipour, Director of Asia Research Group, Institute of Political and International Studies said Vietnam - Iran relations have fruitfully developed in many fields.

The two countries regularly exchange high-level delegations, showing their goodwill to promote the development of friendly relations. Vietnam and Iran share many similarities in terms of culture and history. The two countries play an important role in their regions, supporting each other in international forums.

According to Dr. Khodagholipour, Asia and Southeast Asia are among the priorities of Iran's foreign policy, which is an important foundation for the growing Vietnam-Iran relations.

Khodagholipour suggested the two countries focus on developing exchanges and cooperation in specific fields such as energy, food, and agriculture.

To promote people-to-people exchanges, the two countries need to strengthen tourism cooperation and introduce the natural beauty, culture, and art of each country to the people of the other country through movies, music, and documentary exhibitions.

Dr. Kieu Thanh Nga, Deputy Director of the Institute for Africa and Middle East Studies.

According to Dr. Kieu Thanh Nga, Deputy Director of the Institute for Africa and Middle East Studies, Vietnam and Iran have an important position on the Asian economic and political belt. Export products of the two countries do not compete but complement each other.

Vietnam mainly exports to Iran agricultural products, seafood, textiles, and footwear while Iran mainly exports to Vietnam petroleum products and pharmaceuticals. Vietnam can be a gateway for Iran to increase trade and distribution of goods in Southeast Asia, while Iran can support Vietnam to expand its market in the Middle East.

According to Kieu Thanh Nga, in order to promote cooperation, the two countries need to enhance information exchange in potential fields such as investment, trade, energy, and agriculture. Besides, the two need to strengthen academic cooperation, research, education, exchange of experts, lecturers and students; strengthen cooperation between scientists and business sectors to promote the strengths of each country.

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