Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong arrived at Ferenc Liszt International Airport in Budapest in the afternoon of September 8, starting his official visit to Hungary.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong is welcomed at Ferenc Lizt International Airport in Budapest on September 8 (Photo: VNA)
Budapest (VNA) –General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee NguyenPhu Trong and his entourage arrived at Ferenc Liszt International Airport inBudapest in the afternoon of September 8, starting his official visit toHungary at the invitation of Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
An official welcome ceremonyfor him and the delegation was held at the airport.
Vietnam and Hungaryestablished diplomatic relations on February 3, 1950. Hungary provided Vietnamwith valuable support and assistance during the latter’s national defence andconstruction. Over the past years, bilateral relations have seen very positivedevelopments, with the exchange of delegations, especially at the high level,taking place regularly through the channels of parties, administrations,national assemblies, and localities. The two sides also have had effectivecooperation at multilateral forums, particularly at the United Nations andwithin the framework of the Asia – Europe Economic Forum.
Hungary takes Vietnam as itsmost important partner in Southeast Asia. The Hungary visit by the Party leaderaffirms Vietnam’s advocate of taking Hungary as a traditional partner of thetop importance in Middle-eastern Europe, strengthens the mutual understandingand trust between the two countries’ leaders and peoples, creates a newlandmark and motive, and brings the Vietnam – Hungary relations to a newheight.
Under his schedule, duringhis stay in Hungary from September 8-11, Party leader Trong will hold talks andhave meetings with leaders of the host country, witness the signing of manycooperation documents between the two countries, meet representatives of theHungary – Vietnam Friendship Association, tour Szentendre city, deliver aspeech at the second Vietnam – Hungary conference of rectors of universities,visit the Vietnamese embassy and talk with representatives of the Vietnamesecommunity in the country.-VNA
There is still large room for the economic and trade ties between Vietnam and Hungary to grow, as bilateral trade stood at only 354.3 million USD in 2017.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong sent a message of thanks to Russian President Vladimir Putin at the end of his official visit to Russia from September 5-8.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong attended a ceremony in Moscow, Russia on September 8 marking the 60th founding anniversary of the Russia – Vietnam Friendship Association (RVFA).
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong successfully concluded his official visit to Russia in the afternoon of September 8, and left Moscow for an official visit to Hungary at the invitation of Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
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Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
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The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
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Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong is welcomed at Ferenc Lizt International Airport in Budapest on September 8 (Photo: VNA) 
