Party General Secretary To Lam (R) and Executive Vice President of Venezuela Delcy Rodriguez Gomez. (Photo: VNA)
Lam spoke highly of the discussions and talks between Rodriguez Gomez and President Luong Cuong and Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan, believing that her visit would further strengthen the relations between the two Parties and two countries.
Viet Nam always highly appreciates the solidarity and support offered by the Venezuelan people during its past struggle for national liberation and reunification, as well as in its ongoing process of national construction and defence, the Party chief said.
He affirmed that Viet Nam will continue its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperation and development; and being a friend, reliable partner and responsible member of the international community; and treasure its relations with traditional friends and progressive forces worldwide.
Viet Nam wants to foster friendly and cooperative relations with nations around the world and supports efforts to strengthen a peaceful environment in the world, Lam said.
Expressing his hope for new progress following the visit, he urged both sides to strengthen political trust through exchanges and meetings at all levels, particularly at the high level; enhance cooperation between the two Parties, especially in sharing experiences, theory, and mutual support in Party building in the future.
He suggested accelerating cooperation plans, especially in areas where they have strengths and needs, and continuing with support at multilateral forums and organisations to address global and regional issues of mutual concern, for the benefit of their people and for peace, cooperation and development in both regions and in the world.
Rodriguez Gomez, in turn, praised the heroic CPV for successfully leading the Vietnamese people in the struggle for national independence and construction, affirming that President Ho Chi Minh and Viet Nam serve as a great source of inspiration and encouragement for both the Venezuelan people and the PSUV.
She expressed her delight at the positive development of the bilateral relations over the past years, and underscored the need for a plan and roadmap to boost cooperation, particularly in such promising sectors as energy, agriculture and tourism; as well as stronger ties between the two Parties moving forward.
Rodriguez Gomez expressed her wish to welcome Lam to visit Venezuela. Lam thanked for the invitation and assigned relevant agencies of both sides to arrange the visit. The Party chief also asked Rodriguez Gomez to convey his regards and invitation to PSUV President and President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro to visit Viet Nam.
* Viet Nam always attaches importance to developing relations with its traditional friends in Latin America, including Venezuela, State President Luong Cuong told Executive Vice President and Minister of Oil of Venezuela Delcy Rodriguez Gomez at a reception for the latter in Hanoi on October 29.
Welcoming Rodriguez Gomez on her visit from October 28-30, Cuong believed that it would contribute to strengthening and deepening the Viet Nam – Venezuela comprehensive partnership.
Viet Nam always remembers the strong solidarity and invaluable support from the Venezuelan people during its past struggle for national liberation and reunification, as well as in the current process of national construction and development, he said.
State President Luong Cuong (R) and Executive Vice President of Venezuela Delcy Rodriguez Gomez. (Photo: VNA)
The President expressed his desire for both sides to continue deepening the bilateral ties, particularly in economy, trade, and investment, for the benefit of their people while also contributing to peace, cooperation and development in both regions and the world.
To drive the bilateral cooperation forward, he suggested facilitating the exchange of all-level delegations to explore areas of mutual interest and expand into fields where both countries have strengths and potential. He stressed the need to actively share views, consult and support each other, particularly at international forums and multilateral organisations, to protect each country's legitimate interests.
Additionally, both sides should focus on educating younger generations to ensure that the enduring friendship between Viet Nam and Venezuela continues to flourish.
Rodriguez Gomez briefed the President on the outcomes of her talks with State Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan earlier the same day.
She said the Government and people of Venezuela always admire Viet Nam's history of struggle for national independence, sovereignty, construction and development, and consider Viet Nam's achievements and reform experiences a model and valuable reference for its own development.
Venezuela gives priority to developing ties with Viet Nam, both within its broader foreign policy framework as well as in its policy with Asia, she said.
The two leaders agreed to direct relevant agencies to develop concrete, practical cooperation plans, particularly in agriculture, energy and telecommunications.
The two sides also consented to continue discussing measures to address challenges in bilateral cooperation through mechanisms such as political consultations between their foreign ministries and the Viet Nam–Venezuela Inter-Governmental Committee, aiming to build a sustainable, long-term partnership between Viet Nam and Venezuela in the coming years.
On this occasion, Cuong also conveyed his regards and invitation to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to pay an official visit to Viet Nam./.
Source: VNA
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