Hanoi, Oct. 23 -- Vietnam and South Africa have affirmed a shared commitment to elevate their bilateral relations and bolster collaboration across areas. Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement at a joint press briefing following their talks in Hanoi on October 23 as part of the latter's state visit to Vietnam from October 23 - 24. President Cuong hailed the South African leader's trip as a historic milestone which opens a new chapter to advance the bilateral relations for the benefit of their people as well as for peace and development in the region and the world. Vietnam always attaches much importance to fostering the sound friendship with South Africa, he said, ...