Party delegation attends 20th Congress of Portuguese Communist Party
A delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) attended the 20th Congress of the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) in Almada city, Portugal, from December 2-4.
The scene of the 20th Congress of the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) in Almada city, Portugal. (Source: VNA)
Lisbon (VNA) – A delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) led by HoangBinh Quan, Head of the PartyCentral Committee's Commission for External Relations, attended the 20thCongress of the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) in Almada city,Portugal, from December 2-4.
On the sidelines of thecongress, the Vietnamese delegation held talks with a PCP delegation headed by PartyGeneral Secretary Jeronimo de Sousa.
Hoang Binh Quan took theoccasion to praise the PCP’s contributions to the international communist and worker’smovement.
The two sides exchanged the situationof their respective parties, countries and the relationship between the twoparties and countries.
They also compared notes on regionaland international issues, including the East Sea issue, and discussed measures andways to boost ties between the two parties.
The PCP appreciated the presenceof the CPV high-level delegation at the congress. It hailed Vietnam’ssuccessful organisation of the meeting of international parties and workers inHanoi, saying that it is an important landmark in cementing internationalcommunist, workers and leftist movement.
Jeronimo de Sousa expressed hisjoy at the CPV’s achievements in socialism construction and affirmed that the PCPis the CPV’s trusted friend.
The congress, with the theme“The Portuguese Communist Party with the workers and people, democracy andsocialism,” convened 1,200 official delegates and guests representing leftist,progressive political forces, mass, social and professional organisations inPortugal.
Sixty-twointernational delegations representing communist parties and internationalworkers attended the congress.
The congresselected a 146-member central executive committee and a 21-member Politburo.
Jꦿeronimo deSousa was re-elected as the PCP Ge🐬neral Secretary.-VNA
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Portugal wishes to invest in sectors of its strength such as tourism, infrastructure construction, renewable energy and particularly marine economy in Vietnam, a Portuguese senior official has said.
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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.
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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.
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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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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 scene of the 20th Congress of the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) in Almada city, Portugal. (Source: VNA) 
