Iranian Speaker of Parliament wraps up Vietnam visitSpeaker of the Parliament of Iran Ali Ardeshir Larijani on April 18 concluded his official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. The Speaker received leaders of the Vietnam-Iran Friendship Association and attended the Vietnam-Iran Business Forum. [NA Chairwoman welcomes Iranian Parliament Speaker’s visit]The two sides agreed to further boost cooperation in spheres in which Iran has potential such as pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, banking, tourism-culture, broadcasting and exchange of lecturers and students. They also concurred to coordinate together more closely at regional and international forums, including the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). The Speaker’s successful visit contributed to the enhancement and development of friendship and cooperation between the Vietnamese and Iranian people.-VNA

Source: VietNamNet News April 19, 2018 02:26 UTC