Vietnam and the Central African Republic have officially established diplomatic ties.

A joint statement to this effect was signed in Hanoi on November 10 by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Francophone Affairs Dieudonne Kombo-Yaya.

At earlier talks, the two FMs placed great value on the establishment of Vietnam-Central African Republic diplomatic ties, describing the move as a turning point in bilateral relations.

They expressed their determination to further develop bilateral relations for the sake of their people and for peace, stability, co-operation and development, both regionally and globally.

Deputy PM Khiem affirmed that Vietnam attached importance to developing friendship and mutually-beneficial co-operation with African nations, including the Central African Republic, in accordance with its foreign policy of multilateralisation and diversification.

The Central African Republic FM said that, within the framework of his country’s South-South co-operation programme, top priority is given to promoting friendship and co-operation with Vietnam in the Asian region.

He affirmed that as an agriculture-driven country, the Central African Republic would share experiences in coffee plantation, rice farming, and aquaculture with Vietnam.

The Central African Republic is also eager to co-operate with Vietnam in the fields of energy, textile and garments, footwear, and pharmacy, Dieudonne Kombo-Yaya added. (VNA)