Hanoi, March 5 -- Vietnam and Greece have agreed to promote the opening of agricultural markets and enhance cooperation in maritime transport and logistics, aiming to further tap the potential of bilateral trade ties.

The agreement was reached during a meeting between Acting Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung and First Vice President of the Hellenic Parliament Ioannis Plakiotakis in Hanoi on March 3, said the Ministry of Industry and Trade on March 4.

At the meeting, Hung expressed his confidence that trade relations between the two countries will continue to expand in the coming time. He noted that Greece, as a member of the European Union, could serve as a bridge to further strengthen cooperation between Vietnam and the EU. ...