Havana (VNA) – The election of President To Lam as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee demonstrates the recognition of his contributions and reputation, while affirming the Party leadership, said a Cuban scholar.
In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), Dr. Ruvislei González Saez, Vice President of the Cuba - Vietnam Friendship Association, said Lam’s views on external relations reflect the continuity of the Southeast Asian nation’s foreign policy, which identifies the most important factors to bilateral relations, and highlights the need to promote multilateral diplomacy.
This approach is not in contrary to the principle that Vietnam wishes to befriend with all the countries and the "four no's" policy. The continuation of this policy will consolidate international confidence on the natural transition and transfer of power, which determines Vietnam's political stability, he said, calling it a very important factor to maintaining country's image and business environment.
Regarding corruption, seen as a threat to the Vietnamese Party and revolution, Ruvislei said Lam’s determination to maintain the fight against the evil reflects the importance of transparency.
Pointing to profound challenges caused by conflicts between powers and global uncertainties, with their impact felt in global values and economic growth, the scholar noted with its transformation and stability, Vietnam would lure significant investments, and that the country has adequate conditions to complete its targets, towards new development stages.
Ruvislei also expressed his belief that Vietnam will become an upper-middle-income nation, and one of the major economies in Southeast Asia, even among the world’s top 20 by 2035 or sooner./.
