Hanoi (VNA) – Foreign diplomats inVietnam have provided opinions on Vietnam’s achievements during its period of “Doimoi” (renewal), most notably its economic development, containment of the COVID-19pandemic, and the forward momentum of the country.

Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuangsaid he was delighted to see Vietnam’s outstanding development in the 75-year buildingof socialism, especially the 35 years of renewal, the 30-year implementation ofthe platform on national construction during the transitional period tosocialism, the five-year realisation of the 12th National PartyCongress’s Resolution and the implementation of the 2016-2020 socio-economicdevelopment plan.

Under the sound leadership of the Communist Party ofVietnam (CPV), the Vietnamese people have gained great, comprehensive, historicachievements, helping to promote the country’s role and prestige in theinternational arena, he said.

Over the past five years, particularly in 2020,given the rapid, unexpected regional and global situation, plus naturaldisasters at home, Vietnam has still succeeded in all spheres thanks to thegreat efforts and high determination of the entire Party, the State and people,he stressed.

The country has been named among the world’s 10economies with the highest growth in 2020, with its average GDP growth maintainedat 5.8 percent over the past five years, the ambassador noted.

It has made marked strides in foreign affairs andinternational integration, he said, highlighting the country’s ASEANChairmanship 2020, AIPA-41 Chairmanship and non-permanent membership of theUnited Nations Security Council for 2020-2021.

Such successes have proven the sound and creativeleadership of the CPV, the diplomat emphasised.

The Lao ambassador’s views were echoed by PalestinianAmbassador Saadi Salama, who is also head of the diplomatic corps, and Chargéd'Affaires of Cuba Irmina Perojo, who said the successes in COVID-19 preventionand control have enabled Vietnam to organise the 13th National PartyCongress, and made diplomats and representatives of international organisationsin Vietnam feel safe.

German Ambassador to Vietnam Guido Hildner affirmedthat with the thorough preparations, the 13th National Party Congresswill be a success.

“The congress will set ambitious goals for thedevelopment of the country,” he said, adding that: “I am confident that Vietnamwill achieve those goals.”

Regarding the bilateral relations, the ambassadorsaid the ties will be enhanced in the time ahead, especially in the economicfield.

Lao Ambassador Sengphet Houngboungnuang also lauded Vietnam’spreparations for the 13th National Party Congress, from documents tothe personnel work.

Meanwhile, British Deputy Ambassador Marcus Winsleysaid he is confident that apart from controlling the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnamwill help to tackle other major challenges facing the world./.