A Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) delegation attended the thirdnational congress of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV)recently held in the capital Caracas.
Thecongress, which kicked off on July 26, drew the participation of 985delegates representing over 7 million PSUV members across the countryand more than 70 foreign delegations.
NguyenTuan Phong, deputy head of the CPV Central Committee’s Commission forExternal Relations, conveyed the committee’s message of congratulationsto PSUV President Nicolas Maduro.
The presenceof the Vietnamese delegation contributed to the success of the congress,said Maduro, who expressed hope for tightened friendship, solidarityand cooperation between the two countries and parties.
During its stay in Venezuela , the delegation had meetings withForeign Minister Elias Jaua and General Secretary of the Communist Partyof Venezuela Oscar Figuera.
It also attended aceremony marking the 60 th birth anniversary of late President HugoChavez, and met with several international delegations participating inthe congress.-VNA