Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh presents the Friendship Order to Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Simon Wong Wie Kuen ( Image: tgvn.com.vn )
Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh presented the award to the outgoing Singaporean diplomat at a reception for the latter in Hanoi on August 3.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony, FM Minh spoke highly of Ambassador Simon’s efforts and important contributions during his time of office, especially in politics, economic-trade-investment, defence-security, education-training, and tourism.
The ambassador affirmed that on his new post, he will continue his efforts to further strengthen the bilateral ties.
(VNA)