CPV, Hungarian political parties agree to foster ties

The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) wants to foster cooperation with the ruling Christian Democratic People’s Party of Hungary (FIDESZ) and the Socialist Party of Hungary (MSPZ), Secretary of the CPV Central Committee and head of its Commission for Mass Mobilisation Ha Thi Khiet has said.

The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) wants to foster cooperation withthe ruling Christian Democratic People’s Party of Hungary (FIDESZ) andthe Socialist Party of Hungary (MSPZ), Secretary of the CPV CentralCommittee and head of its Commission for Mass Mobilisation Ha Thi Khiethas said.

She made the statement at working sessions withFIDESZ and MSPZ leaders during her visit to Hungary from August11-13.

Vietnam places importance to the development ofties with political and ruling parties while keeping in touch withcommunist, worker and left-wing parties around the world, considering itas a key political foundation to strengthen ties between the States,Khiet said.

Khiet thanked Hungary for providing officialdevelopment assistance (ODA) for Vietnam , expressing hope that it willcontinue support to Vietnam in the coming time.

About theEast Sea issue, she made it clear that Vietnam has been andwill steadfastly safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity bypeaceful means in line with international law. She called on Hungarianpolitical parties to support Vietnam ’s legitimate stance.

Head of the Hungarian Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs NemethZsolt, for his part, told Khiet that the Hungarian government wouldkick-start a new scholarship initiative for Vietnamese students takingHungarian language studies.

He also vowed to continue ODAprojects in Vietnam and back bilateral negotiations towards the earlysigning of the Vietnam – EU free trade agreement.

Meanwhile, Vice President of the MSZP Central Committee Gogos Zoltanstressed the need to further reinforce relations between the twoparties. He noted hope that with the Hungarian President’s visit toVietnam slated for this November will open up more room for bilateraleconomic development.

He said MSZP hopes the East Sea dispute will be resolved by peaceful means and will help Vietnam in its capacity.
During her stay, Khiet also met Vietnamese community in Hungary.-VNA

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