Thang made the statement during a reception on May 14 in Hanoi for a delegation of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) co-led by Alexander Schweitzer, member of the SPD Central Committee, and Dr. Nils Schmid, SPD Parliamentary Group Foreign Policy Spokesman on the occasion of their working visit to Vietnam to attend the 8th theoretical dialogue between the two parties.
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Participants at the reception |
The host spoke highly of the outcomes of the eighth dialogue and working sessions between officials of the two parties during the SPD delegation's trip.
He reaffirmed the Vietnamese Party and State’s external policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, friendship, cooperation, development, diversification and multilateralization of relations, with active and proactive integration into the world, saying Vietnam is a reliable and responsible friend and partner with the international community.
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Delegates of the two parities in a group photo |
Expressing appreciation for the fruitful cooperation and friendship between the CPV and the SPD within the framework of the Vietnam - Germany strategic partnership, Thang emphasized similarities between the two countries in approaching development policies, saying that the two parties should make efforts to strengthen practical and effective cooperation for peace, cooperation and development in the region and in the world, and for democracy, justice, social progress and the interests of their people.
For their part, the German guests showed their admiration and congratulated Vietnam on its achievements in the cause of “doi moi,” as well as the country’s recent economic recovery and growth.
They stressed that the SPD treasures the dialogue mechanism with the CPV, one of the most important partners of the German party, as well as the 8th dialogue.
The German officials agreed with Thang's assessment of the importance of the 8th dialogue, affirming that the dialogue and their visit to Vietnam continue to strengthen mutual understanding and trust, as well as the friendship and cooperation between the two parties, contributing to promoting the Vietnam – Germany strategic partnership.
During the 8th theoretical dialogue, the two sides exchanged views on issues related to peace and development in the context of a changing world; and the planning and implementation of policies to ensure peace and stability for sustainable development, climate change adaptation, and economic and energy transition in each country.
On this occasion, head of the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung received the SPD’s delegation, during which the two sides shared views on regional and international issues of common concern, and discussed measures to further strengthen relations between the two parties, thus further deepening the bilateral strategic partnership in a more substantive manner.
During their trip, the German guests visited President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Presidential Palace complex; and had working sessions with representatives of some ministries and sectors to inquire about Vietnam’s policies on energy conversion and sustainable socio-economic development.
Source: VNA