Hanoi (VNA)– The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) is a politically influential force witha distinguished reputation not only in the country but also on the internationalstage, said Vice President of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV)Jesus Faria.

In a recent interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s correspondent inLatin America on the occasion of the CPV's 94th founding anniversary, the Venezuelan official said over the course of nearly a century of formation anddevelopment, this pioneering organisation has not only demonstrated adeptleadership capability in the struggles for national independence but has alsoguided the country to achieve admirable accomplishments in socio-economicdevelopment.

There has not been a single battle in Vietnam where the CPV did not act with wisdom, sacrifice, courage, and selflessness,from the battles against foreign invaders, as well as the combat against hunger,poverty, and underdevelopment, and the unwavering fight against corruption inrecent years, he said.

According to Faria, these virtues are the crystallisation ofan intense spirit of patriotism nurtured over thousands of years of history and aninheritance from a cultural foundation steeped in humanistic values,representing the essence of the Vietnamese people akin to bamboo, which isrobust and resilient, yet gentle and loyal.

The official expressed deep respect and admiration for President Ho Chi Minh, affirmingthat the establishment of the CPV was the result of various factors, includingthe great role played by leader Nguyen Ai Quoc - Ho Chi Minh, who carried outthe historic mission of founding a proletarian political party in Vietnam with numerousexcellent theoretical innovations.

The core values of the revolutionary leadership method of the CPVand President Ho Chi Minh have been preserved and creatively developed bysubsequent generations, adapting to each stage and historical context, he said,adding that Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has stood out as one of themost outstanding inheritors who has continued to excel in upholding andadvancing these values.

This inheritance is reflected through a leadershipmethod that considers democratic centralism as a fundamental organisationalprinciple to consolidate the collective strength and intelligence while maintainingdiscipline within the Party. It also involves the serious implementation of theprinciple of self-criticism and criticism, which is one of sharp tools in buildingand rectifying the Party.

The inheritance was also innovatively applied through the “Doi moi” (renewal)process initiated by the CPV in 1986 through building a socialist-orientedmarket economy model based on a mixed system, he said.

The "Doi moi" process has not only provided extraordinary impetus fordevelopment but also contributed to transforming the production structure.Vietnam is now recognised as an agricultural and industrial manufacturingpowerhouse with many spearhead products.

Vietnam recorded the highest GDP growth within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the1986 – 2022 period, showcasing the robust expansion of its economy after thecountry applied open-door policies and extensive integration, and fosters diplomaticrelations with all countries.

Regarding the fight against corruption in Vietnam, Faria emphasised that the campaign, which launched by GeneralSecretary Nguyen Phu Trong, has garnered significant attention and positiveinternational feedback. In his view, corruption poses a danger similar to enemyattacks, constituting a betrayal of the people's trust in the revolutionarycause.

Applauding the CPV's relentless efforts to fight corruption with noprohibited zones, Faria said the PSUV will continue to closely followand learn from Vietnam's experience in the battle to safeguard the ethicalfoundation of socialism./.