35 years of Vietnam-Venezuela diplomacy celebrated in Caracas
VOV.VN - The 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Venezuela (1989–2024) was recently celebrated in Caracas by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela, in co-ordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant Venezuelan agencies.
As part of his address, Ambassador Vu Trung My underscored the significance of the celebration which represents a milestone in terms of diplomatic relations. He emphasized that both Vietnam and Latin American nations in general, as well as Vietnam and Venezuela in particular, have enjoyed a strong traditional friendship of solidarity. This mainly originates from similarities in the history of struggle for national liberation, as well as a love of peace, freedom, and justice.
During the Vietnamese struggle for national liberation and reunification, alongside peace-loving progressive forces worldwide, the peoples of Latin American countries, including Venezuela, were at the forefront of anti-war movements and staunch supporters of the just Vietnamese cause, the diplomat said. He added that the Party, State, and people of Vietnam always greatly value this noble and pure international solidarity for the nation’s revolutionary cause.
The Vietnamese diplomat reviewed major achievements recorded in bilateral co-operation over recent times, noting that those have actively contributed to the development of each country, as well as elevating the international position of both sides.
He therefore stressed the need for both nations to effectively implement and further deepen the joint comprehensive partnership across all sectors, with priorities given to key areas such as oil and gas, agriculture, telecommunications, and tourism.
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto affirmed that the traditional friendship and comprehensive partnership between the two countries have been strengthened across three pillars of Party diplomacy, state diplomacy, and people-to-people diplomacy.
Additionally, parliamentary diplomacy and local-level relations between the two countries have also been solidified, especially the friendship and collaboration efforts between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), providing a favourable political foundation for bilateral relations, he stressed.
The two countries have exchanged numerous high-level visits, Venezuelan FM Gil said, noting that the meeting between Maduro and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on the sidelines of the expanded BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, in October this year demonstrates the level of political trust and the close relationship between the two parties and governments.
He expressed his confidence that building on the achievements of their traditional friendship and comprehensive partnership, along with the two governments’ determination, the two sides will enter a new era of co-operation, thereby contributing positively to the development of both nations and promoting peace, happiness, stability, and co-operation in the region and around the world.
In the framework of activities held in celebration of joint diplomatic ties, a broad array of activities have been arranged, including a Vietnam Day in Venezuela; photo exhibitions spotlighting the beauty of Vietnamese people, land, and the 35-year relations between the two nations; a film screening event; and seminars.
