Polish journalists impressed by Vietnam’s development achievements

Ambassador Ha Hoang Hai emphasised the significance and major directions of the 14th National Party Congress, a landmark event heralding a new chapter in the country’s development.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Poland Ha Hoang Hai (front, fifth from left) and other participants in the press meeting on January 15 (Photo: VNA)
Vietnamese Ambassador to Poland Ha Hoang Hai (front, fifth from left) and other participants in the press meeting on January 15 (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – During a press meeting hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in Poland on January 15, representatives of Polish media agencies expressed admiration for Vietnam’s comprehensive development, its attractive tourist destinations, and the country’s rich and distinctive cultural traditions.

The journalists applauded the integration and positive contributions of the Vietnamese community in Poland, expressing the hope that the traditional friendship between the two countries will continue to grow stronger in the future.

The meeting was one of the key activities organised by the embassy on the occasion of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), aiming to provide local media with information about Vietnam’s development accomplishments over nearly 40 years of “Doi moi” (renewal).

It saw the participation of nearly 20 delegates, including representatives from Polish media outlets, research institutes, and publishing houses such as Polish Television (TVP), the Polish Media Association, and major newspapers and magazines like Rzeczpospolita, Trybunal, Interia, Eurogospodarka, and Swiat Elit, as well as several influential figures on local social media.

Ambassador Ha Hoang Hai highlighted Vietnam’s Doi moi achievements. He also emphasised the significance and major directions of the 14th National Party Congress, a landmark event heralding a new chapter in the country’s development.

The diplomat also spotlighted the fruitful development the Vietnam – Poland traditional relations across multiple sectors over more than 75 years.

Hai noted the potential for further development as the two countries move toward upgrading their ties to a “strategic partnership”. He also pointed out the shared development priorities, including human resources, infrastructure, science and technology, digital transformation, and green transition.

The meeting helped showcase the CPV’s leadership role, bolster the country’s prestige and position in the international arena, and promote mutual understanding and trust, all in support of Vietnam’s development in the new era./.

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