Vietnam, Algeria promote traditional relations

During the meeting, the two sides agreed to consolidate and promote traditional relations through promoting delegation exchanges to increase political trust, enhance mutual understanding, inherit and promote the good legacy in the bilateral relationship.

President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Do Van Chien (R) welcomes FLN Politburo member Bensalem Mohamed (Photo: VNA)
President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Do Van Chien (R) welcomes FLN Politburo member Bensalem Mohamed (Photo: VNA)

HCM City (VNA) - Do Van Chien, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, and President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee, received a delegation from the National Liberation Front (FLN) of Algeria, led by Politburo member Bensalem Mohamed, on the occasion of their participation in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification in Ho Chi Minh City on April 30.

Chien welcomed the high-level FLN delegation to the celebration - an event of great significance not only to the Vietnamese people but also as an opportunity to express profound gratitude for the valuable support of international friends and peace-loving people around the world, including those fom Algeria, for Vietnam’s national reunification and defence cause.

He highlighted the longstanding solidarity and mutual support between the two Parties and nations in their struggles for national liberation, as well as their shared aspiration for independence, prosperity, and happiness, regarding this a priceless asset that must be nurtured, strengthened, and passed on to future generations.

Mohamed conveyed the greetings of the FLN General Secretary to Party General Secretary To Lam, affirming that the victory of the Vietnamese people in the just struggle for national independence has always been an endless inspiration for generations of leaders and people of Algeria.

He asserted that the FLN always remembers the support of the Communist Party and the people of Vietnam in the struggle for national independence of Algeria.

During the meeting, the two sides agreed to consolidate and promote traditional relations through promoting delegation exchanges to increase political trust, enhance mutual understanding, inherit and promote the good legacy in the bilateral relationship. As two political parties with long traditions, they agreed to increase the exchange of experiences in Party building, leadership, national management, personnel training and theoretical development suitable to the new context; and soon complete negotiations to sign a cooperation agreement between the two Parties.

The two sides agreed to continue to promote government and National Assembly agencies to exchange measures to strengthen and expand bilateral collaboration, especially in economy, trade, energy, and culture, thereby meeting the aspirations of the leaders and people of the two countries./.

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