Jul. 2, 2009 (WAM) -- UAE Ambassador to Vietnam, Ahmed Ali Al-Mualla, met here today the Director of Institute of African and Middle East Studies, Duduk Dunt, who is also the Chairman of the Centre for Social and Economic Studies in Vietnam. They discussed ways to boost relations between the two countries, particularly in the areas of culture and intellect. They also discussed holding of joint forums and lectures and exchange of visit.