Venezuela trusts Vietnam to thrive in its new era of advancement
In her role as Vice President and Minister of Petroleum, Rodríguez reaffirmed her commitment to further strengthening the longstanding friendship and Comprehensive Partnership between Venezuela and Vietnam.
Venezuela’s Executive Vice President Delcy Rodríguez meets with Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Vu Trung My. (Photo: Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela)
Hanoi (VNA) - Half a century after the historic victory o♐f April 30, 1975, Vietnam has undergone a profound transformation across all spheres, marked by improved living standards, and these achievements are not only reflected in statistics, modern cities, and bustling industrial zones, but also in the joyful eyes of the Vietnamese people.
Speaking at a meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Vu Trung My on April 15 ahead of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam’s reunification, Venezuela’s Executive Vice President Delcy Rodríguez expressed her admiration for the rapid and robust development of Vietnam, a country she and the Venezuelan people hold dear.
Congratulating the Party, Government, and people of Vietnam on the 50th anniversary of national reunification, Vice President Rodríguez expressed her confidence that under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, headed by General Secretary To Lam, Vietnam will continue to reach new milestones and move steadfastly into a new era of growth and renewal.
In her role as Vice President and Minister of Petroleum, Rodríguez reaffirmed her commitment to further strengthening the longstanding friendship and Comprehensive Partnership between Venezuela and Vietnam.
She pledged to help remove bottlenecks in energy cooperation and other areas of mutual interest in the near future. Venezuela, she stressed, will always welcome Vietnamese businesses and investors with open arms.
Ambassador Vu Trung My expressed appreciation for the warm sentiments and solidarity shown by the Venezuelan leadership and Vice President Rodríguez personally. He reaffirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State have always valued the legacy of friendship built by the late President Hugo Chávez and generations of Vietnamese leaders.
My said, Vietnam hopes to deepen and elevate the traditional friendship between the two countries, building on each side’s strengths and shared perspectives on global issues. This partnership will contribute to the development of both nations based on solidarity, mutual trust, and common interests.
He affirmed his full commitment to advancing the traditional friendship, Comprehensive Partnership, and cooperation between the two ruling Parties, playing an active role in the progress of each country and enhancing their presence on the global stage./.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela held a meeting in Caracas on December 11 to mark the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Vietnam (December 18, 1989 – 2024) and review glorious milestones in bilateral traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation.
During the resistance war against the US, a strategic route played a significant role in the Great 1975 Spring Victory, which liberated the South and reunified the country. That legendary route was Truong Son Trail – also known as Ho Chi Minh Trail, a symbol of Vietnam’s unwavering determination, extraordinary courage, and remarkable ingenuity.
According to Arce, this victory - the military win of a largely agrarian people over the most powerful empire on earth was not merely a defeat of imperial arrogance. It was the triumph of an indomitable nation, rich in history and culture, that refused to be subdued.
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.
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.
