Mr Van Hien said that his government hoped to expand the bilateral trade and commerce relations between Sri Lanka and Vietnam. The delegation also expected to share the Sri Lankan experiences in legal and parliament methodologies and mechanisms.

Mr Van Hien also mentioned that his government was extremely satisfied and happy with Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s visit to his country and that visit had strengthened the relationships between the two nations.

The Vietnamese delegation comprised of Mr Van Hien, Nguyen Dinh Quyen, Nguyen Manh Chong, Nguyen Van Hien, Luon Van Thanh and staff members Cao Man Linh, Phung Thanh Ha and Dao Duy Trung. (Special Reporter/HC)