Vietnam willing to help Venezuela with theoretical training
The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) is willing to help the Venezuelan government with professional, theoretical and political training, HCMA Vice President Nguyen Viet Thao has said.
Vice President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics Nguyen Viet Thao (standing) speaks at the seminar (Source: www.tienphong.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh NationalAcademy of Politics (HCMA) is willing to help the Venezuelan government withprofessional, theoretical and political training, HCMA Vice President NguyenViet Thao has said.
Thao made the statement while co-chairing aseminar with Rodbexa Poleo, First Secretary of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela(PSUV) Youth Organisation, in Hanoi on July 11.
Despite geographical distance, Vietnam andVenezuela have maintained close political ties, he said, adding that Vietnamalways attaches great importance to the long-standing relations with Venezuelaas well as follow the country’s situation.
Poleo, who is also Deputy Minister of Culture, briefedparticipants on Venezuela’s political, economic, cultural and social situationin recent years, saying the Latin American country is facing numerousdifficulties related to economic and emigration issues.
Venezuela hopes Vietnam will support the countryin strengthening solidarity with other nations in the world for the common goalof peace and stability, as well as create opportunities for Venezuelan studentsto study at the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics to learn Vietnam’sexperience in external affairs and sustainable development, she said.
The participants agreed that the relationsbetween Vietnam and Venezuela have seen new progress in all aspects frompolitics and economy to culture and society.
Regarding the Party and State’s relations, Vietnamand Venezuelan have exchanged more than 10 delegations, including high-levelones, to share experience and sign cooperation agreements.
The two countries have inked over 50cooperation documents in the fields of energy, oil and gas, agro-forestry-fishery,information and communications, culture, education, sports and tourism.
They have also implemented specific projects todevelop the bilateral collaboration in economy, trade, investment, science and technology.
Mass organisations of Vietnam andVenezuela have conducted many visits to exchange views on the situation ineach nation besides attending celebrations of major events and supporting thecause of the national construction and development in the respectivecountries.-VNA
Venezuela on November 18 ratified the Vietnam-Venezuela Agreement on Agricultural Cooperation Projects for 2015-2018, which was inked by the two countries in Hanoi last August.
Major General Ngo Minh Tien, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) has called on the Vietnamese and Venezuelan armies to exchange delegations and experience in Party-building and political and logistics work.
Vietnam and Venezuela are effectively implementing cooperation projects in the field of agriculture, said Venezuelan Ambassador to Vietnam Jorge Rondon Uzcategui at a press conference in Hanoi on January 10.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
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.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
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.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
Vice President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics Nguyen Viet Thao (standing) speaks at the seminar (Source: www.tienphong.vn) 
