Partnership with Vietnam ripe for growth: Communist Party of Uruguay leader
Uruguay and Vietnam still hold vast potential to deepen their cooperation across a variety of areas, affirmed Secretary General of the Communist Party of Uruguay Juan Castillo.
Secretary General of the Communist Party of Uruguay Juan Castillo (Photo: VNA)
Montevideo (VNA) – Uruguay and Vietnam still hold vast potential to deepen their cooperation across a variety of areas, affirmed Secretary Generᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚal of the Communist Party of Uruguay Juan Castillo.
In a recent conversation with a Vietnam News Agency reporter in Montevideo, which coincided with Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina and Uruguay Ngo Minh Nguyet’s visit to the South American country from January 7-9, Castillo underlined the importance of the bilateral relationship. It represents a long-standing friendship and solidarity between their people over decades – a bond that has strengthened in recent years, especially in the fields of diplomacy and trade.
He noted that under the governments of the Broad Front (Frente Amplio - FA) coalition, diplomatic ties have flourished, considerably contributing to bilateral trade. The exchange of delegations have also been facilitated, with high-level delegations from the Communist Party of Vietnam, the Government, the National Assembly, and local administration visiting Uruguay, as well as those from Uruguay visiting Vietnam.
The host believed that Nguyet’s visit to Uruguay, which includes activities such as presenting her credentials and holding a working session with President of the Chamber of Representatives Ana Olivera, will bolster this collaboration even further.
With the FA coalition set to assume a new administration, Castillo saw a prime opportunity to consolidate and expand the multifaceted relationship between the two countries, suggesting a boost in trade exchanges within the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) and a push in the negotiation of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and the bloc.
Authorities of Montevideo decided to designate a Vietnam Space on José Pedro Varela avenue in the capital last year. This is a deep gesture that symbolises the growing ties between the two governments and their people, he hoped that works under the project would be completed in time this year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and national reunification (April 30) and the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19)./.
El Popular, the mouthpiece of the Communist Party of Uruguay, spotlighted Vietnam's socio-economic achievements in 2024 through an article published on December 19.
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Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
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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.
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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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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
