Prague (VNA), March 5 -- President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel affirmed he always treasures and highly evaluates the traditional friendship and multi-faceted cooperation with Vietnam while receiving Vietnamese Ambassador Duong Hoai Nam who came to present President Vo Van Thuong's credentials in Prague on March 4.

President Pavel asked Nam to convey his best wishes and regards to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, President Vo Van Thuong and other high-ranking leaders of Vietnam.

The President expressed his impression of important achievements Vietnam has recorded in socio-economic development and international integration after nearly 40 years of Doi moi (Reform).

He also commended contributions by the Vietnamese community...