13th National Party Congress – the key to the future: Venezuelan diplomat

Venezuelan Ambassador to Vietnam Tatiana Josefina Pugh Moreno has praised the sound leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) over the past 91 years, while emphasising the significance of the 13th National Party Congress to the future of Vietnam.
13th National Party Congress – the key to the future: Venezuelan diplomat ảnh 1Venezuelan Ambassador to Vietnam Tatiana Josefina Pugh Moreno (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Venezuelan Ambassador toVietnam Tatiana Josefina Pugh Moreno has praisedthe sound leadership of the CommunistParty of Vietnam (CPV) over the past 91 years, while emphasising thesignificance of the 13th National Party Congress to the future ofVietnam.

In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency onthe occasion of the ongoing 13th National Party Congress, the diplomat said thatthis political event brings great expectations not only to the Vietnamesepeople but also other countries in the world, especially for those having closerelations with Vietnam like Venezuela.

She attributed Vietnam's recent achievements, especially in economic recovery,COVID-19 prevention and anti-corruption, to the CPV’s sound leadership.

She spoke highly of Vietnam’s preparations for the important event.

Regarding draft documents submitted to the Congress, the ambassador expressed herimpression on the methodical preparation in almost all contents, demonstratingdemocracy, wisdom and creativeness of the entire Party and people.

Apart from reviewing the implementation of the Resolution of 12th NationalParty Congress and 35 years of the Doi moi (Renewal) process, the congress willset tasks and orientations in the future, according to Pugh Moreno.

Therefore, the 13th National Party Congress is the key to the future, sheaffirmed.

Vietnam is also an active and responsible member of the internationalcommunity, she said, affirming that the country’s role and position isincreasingly consolidated in the international arena. Vietnam successfully undertookthe ASEAN Chairmanship 2020, and served as a non-permanent member of the UNSecurity Council.

She expressed her belief that the CPV, with Ho Chi Minh's thought, willcontinue leading the country to new victories, prosperity and development, andthe Congress will be a success and bring many lessons to the world./.
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