Hanoi, Feb. 24 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son hosted a reception in Hanoi on February 24 for German Ambassador to Vietnam Helga Margarete during which he expressed his belief that in her new role, the diplomat will make significant contributions to fostering the sound relationship between the two countries.

The Deputy PM was pleased to note that the Vietnam-Germany Strategic Partnership is in a positive phase of development, with ample opportunities to expand and elevate cooperation, especially as the two countries are celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year.

In commemoration of this milestone, Son proposed that both sides coordinate efforts to promote high-level delegat...