Vietnam, Venezuela forge stronger local partnerships
Venezuela considers Vietnam a successful model in agriculture and desires to cooperate with the country to elevate agriculture as a pillar of economic growth. Portuguesa also welcomes and stands ready to facilitate Vietnamese investment there.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Vu Trung My (L) and Portuguesa’s deputy governor in charge of economic development Vicente Boscan (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A delegation led by Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Vu Trung My visited Portuguesa state and attended the Páez international fair 2025 to promote economic diplomacy and bolster collaboration between localities of the two countries.
The trip was made at the invitation of Mayor of Páez city Rafael Torrealba. The mission included representatives from the Vietnamese Embassy, the Venezuela-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce (CAVENVIET), and several Vietnamese agricultural enterprises.
Mayor Torrealba stressed that the visit will enhance mutual understanding and foster stronger connections between Venezuelan localities, including Páez and Portuguesa, and their Vietnamese counterparts.
He expressed his delight over the traditional friendship and comprehensive partnership between the two countries, highlighting his personal admiration for President Ho Chi Minh and the heroic Vietnamese people, while praising Vietnam’s great socio-economic achievements, particularly in agriculture.
According to Portuguesa’s deputy governor in charge of economic development Vicente Boscan, Portuguesa has emerged as Venezuela's agricultural powerhouse, earning recognition as the nation's "rice bowl" accounting for 65% of national rice production. Besides, the state leads the nation in the cultivation of corn (52%), sugar cane (55%), sesame (95%), and sunflower (72%).
Boscan outlined Venezuela's strategic shift toward economic diversification, gradually reducing dependence on the oil and gas sector, stressing Portuguesa has positioned itself at the forefront of this transformation, prioritising agricultural development as a cornerstone of economic policy.
Venezuela considers Vietnam a successful model in agricul♉ture and desires to cooperate with the country to elevate agriculture as a pillar of economic growth, he said, adding Portuguesa welcomes and stands ready to facilitate Vietnamese investment there.
Ambassador Vu Trung My meets with several leaders of Portuguesa state on the sidelines of the Páez international fair. (Photo: VNA)
During meetings and press interactions, Ambassador My provided an overview of Vietnam’s economic and social progress, international integration, achievements since the country’s renewal process, and the potential for expanding Vietnam-Venezuela economic and trade relations.
He pledged to act as a bridge to promote bilateral economic and trade cooperation between the two countries, especially in agriculture.
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The Vice President said Venezuela has prepared 100,000 ha of agricultural land for Vietnamese investors, and emphasised that as Chairman of the Venezuela-Vietnam Intergovernmental Committee, he will directly monitor and support the implementation of cooperation initiatives.
Vietnam views sci-tech as a decisive factor in national development and a key tool for achieving sustainable development goals, and is ready to boost sci-tech cooperation with Venezuela for mutual prosperity.
Venezuelan Minister of Foreign Affairs Yvan Gil Pinto underscored the crucial role of people-to-people diplomacy in deepening bilateral ties, calling for expanded cultural and academic exchanges, stronger business links, and increased student engagements between the two countries.
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.
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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.
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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.
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