Party official chairs talks with leader of Portuguese Communist Party
Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and head of its Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung chaired talks with a delegation from the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) led by General Secretary Paulo Raimundo in Hanoi on August 14.
Hanoi (VNA) - Secretary of the 🍸Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and head of its Commission for External Rel🍰ations Le Hoai Trung chaired talks with a delegation from the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) led by General Secretary Paulo Raimundo in Hanoi on August 14.
Trung expressed thanks to Paulo Raimundo and other PCP leaders for their heartfelt condolence letters on the passing of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and congratulatory messages to President To Lam on his election as the new Party chief of Vietnam. These gestures, he noted, are testament to the fraternity and comradeship as well as strong solidarity between the two Parties.
Briefing the Portuguese delegation about the CPV's renewal policy, Trung highlighted Vietnam's remarkable achievements and lessons learned over the past nearly four decades. He underlined the country's foreign policy, which attaches importance to relationships with communist parties and traditional friends.
Looking ahead, he discussed long-term goals and ongoing efforts to realise the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress, as well as preparations for the 14th National Party Congress.
Raimundo, visiting Vietnam for the first time, marveled at the socio-economic accomplishments of the Vietnamese people under the CPV's leadership. He praised the significance of Vietnam's renewal cause and socialism-building efforts, describing them as a shared victory of and a great source of inspiration for the PCP and progressive forces worldwide fighting for peace, democracy, and socialism.
In an increasingly complex global landscape, both sides exchanged updates on their respective parties and countries, recent developments in Vietnam-Portugal relations, and global and regional issues of mutual concern. They reached a consensus on orientations and measures to fortify Party-to-Party relations and friendship and cooperation between the two countries' States and people, toward celebrating the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties next year.
Prior to the talks, the Portuguese delegation paid their respects to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum. They will continue their working agenda in Vietnam until August 17./.
Vietnamese State, Government and National Assembly (NA) leaders on June 10 extended their congratulations to their Portuguese counterparts on the occasion of the National Day of Portugal.
Portugal always treasures bilateral ties and cooperation with Vietnam at multilateral forum, President of the Assembly of Portugal Augusto Santos Silva told visitng Standing Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Tran Thanh Man during their meeting in Lisbon on November 14.
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Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
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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.
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).
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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.
