Pakistan and Vietnam on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to promoting tourism between the two countries, according to a press release from the Prime Minister’s Office.

This resolve was expressed at a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh of Vietnam on the sidelines of the Eighth Future Investment Initiative Conference in Riyadh today.

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During the meeting, the two leaders discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in trade and investment.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed Pakistan’s desire to enhance its ties with Vietnam while highlighting the immense potential of the two countries to increase trade and investment cooperation.

He proposed an exchange of trade and business delegations between both countries to further explore these opportunities.

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While appreciating Vietnam’s role in ASEAN region, he sought support for Pakistan’s efforts to become a full dialogue partner of ASEAN.

Shehbaz Sharif also extended an invitation to the Vietnamese Prime Minister to undertake an official visit to Pakistan.