Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Leaders of many countries in theworld have extended their congratulations to Party General Secretary and StatePresident Nguyen Phu Trong over his re-election as General Secretary of theCentral Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam in the 13th tenure.
In his message, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia valuesthe personal contribution of the Vietnamese Party leader to strengthening thecomprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
He expressed a belief that with joint efforts, the two countrieswill continue to promote bilateral constructive dialogues and effectivecooperation in all fields, which meets the interest of the people of bothRussia and Vietnam and contributes to ensuring stability and security in theAsia-Pacific region.
Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden appreciated the commitmentsmade by General Secretary Trong to promoting the US-Vietnam partnership, andexpressed his wish to further bolster the bilateral ties.
He also welcomed the Vietnamese Party leader’s efforts infighting corruption and promoting good governance, and wished the Party GeneralSecretary success in his position.
The US President stressed that cooperation among the US, Vietnamand the ASEAN is very important to promoting shared priorities in the contextof grave challenges facing the international community.
The message from Indian President Ram Nath Kovind wrote that: "Our time-tested and special relations have seen an unprecedented momentum under your leadership over the last decade, including the elevation of our engagement to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2016."
"I look forward to continuing to work with you to further deepen the relations between our two countries and peoples. Our close coordination and partnershipin the post-pandemic world will be a source of strength for the regional and global peace and prosperity," he wrote.
Meanwhile, Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide said he washonoured to meet and talk with General Secretary Trong during his visit toVietnam, his first trip abroad after taking office as the PM of Japan. Heexpressed a hope that he and the Vietnamese Party leader will continue tocoordinate in the time ahead to further develop and deepen the extensive strategicpartnership of the two countries across the fields from politics and securityto economics and trade.
As the world is facing unprecedented threats posed by theCOVID-19 pandemic, Japan wishes to stand side by side with the internationalcommunity, including Vietnam, to overcome difficulties and challenges, Sugawrote, noting his hope that the Japan-Vietnam cooperative relationship willcontinue to be strengthened even during the pandemic.
President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Moon Jae-in praised theefforts of the Vietnamese Party leader to develop the RoK-Vietnam ties over thepast time. He said he hopes to continue working with General Secretary Trongfor the development of the two countries’ strategic cooperative partnership inthe time ahead.
In his message, French President Emmanuel Macron noted that thetwo countries have made joint efforts to enhance their friendship and cooperationfor many years. He highlighted the visit by General Secretary Trong to Francein March 2018 as a strong boost to bilateral ties. The President affirmed thatFrance wants to work together with Vietnam to overcome great global challenges,especially the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and preservation of biologicaldiversity.
Macron hoped that the two sides will join hand to further deepenbilateral ties in economics, culture, health care and national defence. He reiteratedFrance’s strong commitment to ASEAN and close cooperation in multilateralinstitutions such as the UN Security Council on the basis of international law.
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong wrote in his messagethat: "Under your leadership, Vietnam has made impressive strides over the last decade. The 13th NationalCongress marks the start of yet another pivotal chapter of socio-economic development for Vietnam."
"Singapore and Vietnam share excellent relations as longstanding friends and Strategic Partners, and have worked well both bilaterally and in ASEAN. I am certain that the close ties between our two countries will deepen in the years ahead," he wrote.
Meanwhile, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha wrote in hismessage that: "The outcome of the Congress reflects the trust and confidence that the Party and the people of Vietnam place on Your Excellency."
“I believe that, under your able leadership, Vietnam willcontinue to grow from strength to strength.”
"I wish to reaffirm Thailand's firm commitments to further deepening our Strengthened Strategic Partnership to its fullest potential. In this regard, I hope that our two countries will work even more closely together for the benefit of our peoples and to further advance peace and development in our region and beyond," the Thai PM wrote./.
