Moscow (VNA) – The official website of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF)on January 22 published the full letter of congratulations of its leader GennadyZiuganov to the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party ofVietnam (CPV).
On behalf of the KPRF Central Committee, Ziuganov sent his greetings to delegates, Party members and theentire Vietnamese people on the occasion of the 13th National PartyCongress – an important political event in the lives of the Vietnamese Partyand State.
He described the Congress as an important milestone on the wayto reform, and to review previous tasks and outline new measures for thefuture.
According to him, the CPV was a pioneer of the Vietnamese peopleand an example of sacrifice in the struggle for freedom and future of socialismduring years of fighting invading imperialists. Following the teachings of itsfounder President Ho Chi Minh, the CPV continued raising the fighting flag forsocialism, maintaining its leadership role and socialism orientations, showingthe world the fairness of Lenin's thought and supremacy of socialism ideology.
Under the CPV's leadership, Vietnam has been steadfast on the path of development with marked successes in industry, agriculture, national defence, science,culture, education, health care and improving people’s lives, turning itselfinto one of the most vibrant economies with high prestige in the world, Ziuganov wrote .
The Congress will devise strategic goals till 2030 when the CPVwill celebrate its 100th founding anniversary, as well as set outsocio-economic development orientations till 2045 when Vietnam will mark its100th anniversary.
Ziuganov affirmed that the KPRF and CPV have shared decades-longfraternal friendship and fight for the common goals and for socialism, addingthat the KPRF is willing to cooperate with the CPV.
He wished that the 13th National Congress of the CPV willbe a success and issue important policies for happiness of the people and prosperity of the country./.