Hanoi, July 11 -- National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Vu Hong Thanh and NA Vice President of Cote d'Ivoire Woi Mela Gaston attended a seminar titled "Political and economic cooperation between Vietnam and Cote d'Ivoire: Achievements and future prospects" to explore the future of Vietnam - Cote d'Ivoire economic cooperation, as part of the former's official visit to the African nation from July 9 - 12.

It was the first activity in during Thanh's visit, the first-ever by a top Vietnamese legislator since the two countries established diplomatic ties in 1975.

The seminar was part of activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties (October 6), drawing nearly 200 delegates, including lawmakers, government officials,...