Party leader concludes Russia visit, starts trip to Hungary
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.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong (Illustrative photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) –General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee NguyenPhu Trong successfully concluded his official visit to Russia in the afternoonof September 8, and left Moscow for an official visit to Hungary at theinvitation of Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
His entourage includesPolitburo member, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh;Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and head of itsEconomic Commission Nguyen Van Binh; Secretary of the Party Central Committeeand head of its office Nguyen Van Nen; and member of the Party CentralCommittee and head of its External Relations Hoang Binh Quan.
The Party leader is alsoaccompanied by Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung; Minister ofIndustry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh; Minister of Education and Training Tran XuanNha; Minister of Justice Le Thanh Long; and Chairman of the Hanoi People’sCommittee Nguyen Duc Chung.
His Hungary visit holdshistorical significance as it is the first trip by Vietnamese Party leader to acountry in Central Eastern Europe since institutional transformation in theregion.
It aims to create a newlandmark and momentum for the bilateral relationship, while enhancing mutualtrust and understanding between leaders and peoples of the two countries.
The visit is also expectedto deepen the traditional friendship and multi-faceted cooperation betweenVietnam and Hungary, and advance their cooperation framework to a comprehensivepartnership in order to make new and more practical changes in bilateralcollaboration across various fields and promote Vietnam’s influence in CentralEastern Europe.
Through the Party leader’strip, Vietnam wants to affirm its policy of considering Hungary an importantand traditional partner in the region and enhance the bilateral relations inthe areas of both sides’ potential and strength.
Vietnam and Hungaryestablished diplomatic ties on February 3, 1950. Over the past years, activeprogress has been made in the bilateral relations, with high political trustand regular exchange of delegations, especially at the high levels, throughParty, Government, National Assembly and local channels.-VNA
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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).
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Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
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Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong (Illustrative photo: VNA) 
