Deputy PM visits Venezuela, aiming to deepen friendship
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang on April 17 paid floral tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his monument in Caracas capital city, the first activity of his three-day official visit to Venezuela.
At the ceremony in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his monument in Caracas capital city, Venezuela. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister TranLuu Quang on April 17 paid floral tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at hismonument in Caracas capital city, the first activity of his three-day officialvisit to Venezuela.
Speaking at the event, the Deputy PM recalled thelate President’s diplomatic viewpoint, in which he attached importance torelations with Latin American nations, adding that the President’s monument in Caracas shows hisreputation and stature, as well as Venezuelan people’s respect and love forhim.
According to the Deputy PM, his ongoing visit aimsto deepen the friendship and cooperation with Venezuela, thus contributing topeace, cooperation, development and progress of both countries and the world atlarge.
Venezuelan Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs forAsia, Middle East and Oceania Tatiana Pugh Moreno affirmed that Venezuelatreasures President Ho Chi Minh’s image, career and life.
Moreno, who once worked as Venezuela Ambassador toVietnam, expressed her admiration for Vietnam’s development, saying the countryhas steadily moved forward and remained steadfast with the principles left byPresident Ho Chi Minh.
The official highlighted historical similaritiesshared by the two countries, reiterated Venezuelan people’s sentiments towards,solidarity with and understanding of Vietnam, and noted her wish for a green,sustainable relationship between the two sides.
Later the same day, Quang visited the VietnameseEmbassy in Venezuela, and laid a wreath at the monument dedicated to latePresident of Venezuela Hugo Chávez Frías./.
The Venezuelan government is willing to create the most favourable conditions for Viglacera Corporation JSC of Vietnam to enter its market, considering this as a motivation to further strengthen the traditional friendship between the two countries, said Jorge Márquez, Minister of Office of the Presidency and Monitoring of Government Management of Venezuela.
Phan Dinh Trac, Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs, hosted a reception on December 14 for Venezuelan Agriculture and Land Minister Wilmar Castro Soteldo, who is in Vietnam for the first International Rice Festival 2023.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang will pay an official visit to Venezuela from April 17-19 at the invitation of Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez.
The visit to Venezuela by Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang offers an opportunity to create breakthroughs for economic and investment cooperation between the two countries, said Ruvislei González Sáez, one of the leading research experts on Vietnam in Latin America.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
At the ceremony in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his monument in Caracas capital city, Venezuela. (Photo: VNA) 
