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Ambassador Pham Thi Kim Hoa visited the Republic of Suriname

Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil and Suriname Pham Thi Kim Hoa presented her credentials to the President of Suriname Chandrikapersad Santokhi (Chan Santokhi), on November 9, 2021, in Suriname.

President Chan Santokhi cordially received Ambassador Pham Thi Kim Hoa. At the meeting, the President of Suriname conveyed his regards and best wishes to President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and the Vietnamese people.

Ambassador Pham Thi Kim Hoa presented her credentials

Ambassador Pham Thi Kim Hoa expressed her honor to visit the Republic of Suriname. Ambassador Hoa congratulated the Surinamese people on their numerous economic achievements recorded under the leadership of President Santokhi. She committed in her position to contribute to the development of the traditional friendship between the Governments and peoples of the two countries.

The President expressed his respect for the Vietnamese people and affirmed that he will always support and create the most favorable conditions for the Vietnamese people living and working in Suriname.

On November 12, 2021, Surinamese Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation Albert Ramdi received Ambassador Kim Hoa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Suriname appreciated the achievements as well as the role of Vietnam in the international community; affirmed to always support Vietnam in multilateral forums; promote the exchange of high-level delegations at all levels in the coming time. Suriname wants Vietnam to share its post-harvest processing experience, especially in the fields of rice and seafood.

Ambassador Kim Hoa had a meeting with Surinamese Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation Albert Ramdi

The Vietnamese diplomat also met with Jaynath Padarath, president of the Suriname Chamber of Commerce and Industry, to discuss ways in which to accelerate trade and expand co-operation in agriculture, fisheries, and wood, as well as in the organization of training courses and exchange schemes in agriculture.