Hanoi, Aug. 4 -- The state visit by State President Luong Cuong to Egypt is expected to deepen bilateral cooperation and lay the groundwork for elevating the Vietnam- Egypt relationship to a comprehensive partnership.

Egypt was one of the first Arab and African nations to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam in 1963. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties, the relations between the two countries have made strides, particularly in trade and investment. Notably, it was also the first North African country to officially recognise Vietnam as a full market economy in November 2013.

Complementary strengths

Experts highlight that Vietnam and Egypt offer significant complementary advantages. With a population of over 100 million and...