Establishment of Vietnam-Venezuela diplomatic ties marked
The Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela on December 15 held a ceremony to celebrate the 31st founding anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries (December 18).
Vietnamese Ambassador Le Viet Duyen. (Photo: Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela)
Hanoi (VNA) – TheVietnamese Embassy in Venezuela on December 15 held a ceremony to celebrate the31st founding anniversary of diplomatic ties between the twocountries (December 18).
VenezuelanDeputy Minister ofForeign Affairs RubenDario Molina, President of the Venezuela-Vietnam Friendship Association CarolusWimmer, and President of the Venezuela-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce OswaldoHernandez, among others, attended the event.
Inhis remarks, Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Le Viet Duyen reviewed the achievementsVietnam has recorded over the past nearly 35 years of reform.
Healso highlighted the fruitful development of the friendship and comprehensivecooperation between Vietnam and Venezuela over the past 15 years, saying thetwo countries have signed more than 50 agreements in different spheres andimplemented 16 cooperation projects in such areas as oil and gas, agricultureand fishery.
TheVietnamese government and people always attach importance to the relationshipwith Venezuela, and support the government and people of Venezuela in thestruggle for national independence, sovereignty and development, he said.
Theambassador noted that the establishment of the Venezuela-Vietnam Friendship Associationand the Venezuela-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce in 2020 will contribute tobringing into full play the strengths and potential of the two countries,particularly in economy and trade, and enhancing the bilateral friendship inthe time ahead.
Notably,Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro’s invitation to Vietnam as the main guestcountry at the 17th International Book Fair of Venezuela (FILVEN) 2021 hasreflected that the two countries share values of peace, progress, humanitarianism,development and prosperity, Duyen said.
Onthis occasion, the ambassador announced the opening of Espacio Vietnam – aspace featuring Vietnam’s products, culture and cuisine in the host country./.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela organised a cultural exchange programme in Caracas on August 28 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).
Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and his Venezuelan counterpart Ruben Dario Molina conducted the eighth deputy ministerial-level political consultation via a video conference on September 17.
The Embassy of Vietnam in Venezuela recently held a webinar on promoting Vietnam-Venezuela trade, investment and culture-tourism, with the participation of over 50 businesses of the two countries.
The Embassy of Vietnam in Venezuela together with the Venezuela-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce (CAVENVIET) organised a webinar on December 12 to launch an office to connect the two countries’ businesses and bolster bilateral trade and investment.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Vietnamese Ambassador Le Viet Duyen. (Photo: Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela) 
