Vietnamese Ambassador to the Swiss Federation Phung The Long presented the Letter of Credentials to Swiss President Ignazio Cassis. (Photo: WVR)

President Ignazio Cassis expressed satisfaction at the fruitful development of relations between the two countries over the past 50 years.

The President also shared his special impressions of his visit to Hanoi in August last year, saying he hopes the two sides will continue to strengthen cooperation across areas in the coming time.

For his part, Ambassador Phung The Long affirmed Vietnam always remembers and appreciates the valuable support the Swiss Government and people have given Vietnam during its struggle for national independence in the past as well as in its national construction and development today.

Switzerland looks to elevate relations with Vietnam to a new height. (Photo: WVR)

The diplomat promised to do his best during his term to help deepen the traditional and cooperative relations between Vietnam and Switzerland.