Hanoi, Aug. 20 -- Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang and his Uruguayan counterpart Valeria Csusaki Cabrera co-chaired the 5th political consultation between the two ministries on August 19, during which they discussed measures for further strengthening the countries' relations. The Uruguayan official paid an official visit to Vietnam from August 18 to 20 at the invitation of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Cabrera congratulated the Government and people of Vietnam on the 80th National Day, the 50th anniversary of the national reunification, and the country's remarkable achievements during the Doi moi (renewal) process. Giang, in turn, conveyed congratulations to Uruguay on its 200th Independence Day (August 25...