(VOVworld) – South Africa’s Presidential Office has reported on Vice President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa's ongoing 2-day official visit to Vietnam.

Vietnamese Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh receives South African Vice President Cyril Ramaphosa on October 3, 2016 (Photo: VNA)

South Africa hopes to further political, economic, and trade relations with Vietnam, and diversify its exports to Vietnam by identifying new areas for market access of South African products. Mr. Ramaphosa will also explore the possibility of increasing the number of South African students in Vietnam receiving training in maritime economy.

The South African government said Vice President Ramaphosa’s official visit will boost the traditional partnership with Vietnam, especially in maritime economy.