Vietnam demonstrates strength of socialist-oriented market economy

VOV.VN - Venezuelan Ambassador to Vietnam Tatiana Pugh Moreno has attributed Vietnam’s incredible recovery post the COVID-19 pandemic to its strengths brought about by the socialist-oriented market economy.

In a recent media interview with on the occasion of the New Year, Moreno said Vietnam’s economic recovery was evidenced by the impressive growth of 8% last year.

She expressed her wish to learn from Vietnam’s experience in the Doi Moi (Renewal) process, saying that her nation is seeking economic restructuring solutions and Vietnam should share its experience in the field with Venezuela and globally as well.

Vietnam’s organisation and development of the economy as well as the involvement of all economic sectors are outstanding examples for the world, the Venezuelan diplomat  continued.

Moreno said Vietnam’s voice in the international arena carries much weight as the country won its seat at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2023-2025 tenure in October 2022. This will help a responsible country like Vietnam prove its stature via following principles of solidarity and respecting the right to self-determination of nations.

According to her, the fact that Vietnam has a legitimate voice in the UNHRC as one of the responsible members of international community, especially at present, is significant. The world is experiencing challenging times. Being aware of that, the Vietnamese Party and State raised a voice, which earns international plaudits.

Recalling a year back, the diplomat said 2022 had marked a special time when Vietnam and Venezuela resumed the exchange of high-level visits, including Vietnam visits made by Vice Foreign Minister for Asia, the Middle East and Oceania Capaya Rodriguez and Vice Foreign Minister for North America Carlos Ron.

She said that at a photo exhibition held at the Venezuelan Embassy on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of Vietnam-Venezuela diplomatic ties, there were several photos featuring a meeting between Commander Hugo Chávez and General Vo Nguyen Giap. It was an important meeting between historic figures that motivated the two countries to journey together in the time ahead.

She revealed that the two nations will continue ramping up cooperation in a variety of fields like oil and gas, and energy.

The fourth meeting of the Vietnam-Venezuela Joint Committee, set to be held in Caracas this year, which offers an important opportunity for them to review bilateral coordination and work out measures to further elevate bilateral ties in the near future.

As Venezuela is one of the world’s major energy suppliers amid the global energy crisis, the ambassador affirmed her nation’s readiness to help Vietnam in this field as pledged by the late President Hugo Chávez.

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