Venezuela Congratulates Lam on His Election as Vietnamese Communist Party Secretary
Vietnamese President To Lam, 2024. Photo: X/ @AvinashKS14
August 3, 2024 Hour: 12:39 pm
“He will continue the legacy of comrade Nguyen Phu Trong, deepening socialism,” President Maduro said.
On Saturday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro congratulated President To Lam on his appointment as secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
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“My congratulations to President To Lam on his election as general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam,” the Bolivarian leader said.
“I am sure that with his extensive experience he will continue the legacy of comrade Nguyen Phu Trong, deepening socialism,” he stressed, adding that he trusts Lam will strengthen the Communist Party in facing the “great challenges of the future for the well-being of the Vietnamese people.”
Lam had been serving as interim president of Vietnam since July 18, a day before the death of his predecessor, Nguyen Phu Trong, was announced.
On Saturday, Lam was unanimously elected as the secretary of the Communist Party in a vote by the Central Committee members in Hanoi. In a speech after his appointment, Lam committed to following the line set by Trong, who had led the party since 2011.
In April, Venezuela and Vietnam signed five strategic cooperation agreements in telecommunications and agricultural production, petrochemicals, oil, and gas.
Among other things, Vietnam is expected to invest in energy production activities in Venezuela, the country with the largest proven crude oil reserves in the world.
teleSUR/ JF Source: EFE
