Venezuelan Vice President hails Vietnam's sci-tech development determination
Vietnam’s newly-issued resolution on making breakthroughs in science-technology development, innovation, and digital transformation reflects the strategic vision of Vietnam’s Party and Government in the context of strong global transformation driven by the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
This statement was made by Venezuela’s Vice President for Science, Technology, Education, and Health Gabriela Jiménez Ramírez during a reception for Phan Tien Dung, head of the Technology Application and Deployment Department at the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), on January 14. Dung is visiting Venezuela to enhance bilateral cooperation in science and technology, particularly in applied sciences.
Regarding the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57, Vice President Jiménez expressed admiration for Vietnam’s strategic orientation. She expressed her confidence that with this sound policy, the Southeast Asian nation is poised for remarkable progress in the near future.
The Venezuelan official said she wishes that Vietnam will share its valuable experience in formulating and implementing such strategic policies. She emphasised that these insights could help Venezuela align with global development trends.
On this occasion, Jiménez conveyed warm regards from President Nicolás Maduro to Party General Secretary To Lam, State President Luong Cuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and other leaders of Vietnam. She also expressed her delight at the recent high-level exchanges between the two nations and the annual celebration of their diplomatic ties, which was established in December 1989.
For his part, Dung reaffirmed that the issuance of Resolution No. 57 demonstrates the Vietnamese Party and Government’s strong commitment to science and technology. He emphasised that these fields are regarded as decisive and foundational for Vietnam’s sustainable development in the new era.
Both parties expressed a mutual desire to deepen cooperation in science and technology, focusing on Vietnam’s strengths such as biotechnology for agricultural development, information technology, and artificial intelligence. They viewed this collaboration as a new driving force for their traditional friendship and a positive contribution to the progress of both nations.
