CPV’s decisions originate from people’s interests: Argentine politician
The outcomes of the freshly-ended 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) will create a solid foundation for the country to enter a new stage of development with more glorious victories, an Argentine politician has said.
The 13th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam makes debut (Photo: VNA)
Buenos Aires (VNA) - The outcomes of the freshly-ended 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) will create a solidfoundation for the country to enter a new stage of development with moreglorious victories, an Argentine politician has said.
In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)’scorrespondent in Buenos Aires, Vice President of the Solidarity Party (PSOL) of Argentina Julia Perie said theresolutions approved by the congress will be a lodestar for the VietnameseGovernment and people to consolidate the socialist-oriented market economy,promote the achievements made during 35 years of the Doi moi (Renewal) processto build a wealthy and strong Vietnam and become a developed country in thefuture.
Under the leadership of the CPV, Vietnam has gained greatachievements, especially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and economicdevelopment, she said.
Perie also stressed that one of the bright spots thatbrought the success to the 13th National Party Congress was theactive contribution of opinions by Party members and people inside and outsidethe country.
The success of the congress demonstrates the consistent policy of the CPV toput the interests of the people at the centre and the issuance of all decisionsand policies originates from the people’s interests, she said.
Regarding the relationship between Argentina and Vietnam,Perie expressed her belief that the two countries will further consolidatetheir partnership, especially in economic and trade ties, since the SoutheastAsian nation has become one of the largest trading partners of Argentina./.
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The 13th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam makes debut (Photo: VNA) 
