The visit of the Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
From 21 to 22 May the Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon payed a visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. In the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Fajon met with her host, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, Prime Minister Phan Minh Chinh and Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien.
The two Foreign Ministers focused on strengthening relations between the two countries, both in the political and economic spheres.
In a bid to strengthen economic ties, the two ministers confirmed that Slovenia will host the 3rd meeting of the Joint Economic Commission in October this year. The upcoming opening of a Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City is also a step towards closer cooperation.