At the talks, Trung highly valued the friendship and cooperation between the two parties, affirming that CPV always attaches importance to the role and position of the CPI.
Vietnam wishes to further strengthen relations with the CPI as well as with the country and people of India, he said, adding that Vietnam not only considers India a comprehensive strategic partner but also a traditional and close friend.
The host informed the delegation about the situation in Vietnam, its recent socio-economic development achievements and foreign policy, while stressing that the Party and State of Vietnam always attach importance to ties with traditional partners and friends, foreign communist, workers', and left-wing parties.
The two sides discussed measures to strengthen relations between the two parties in the coming time.
For his part, the CPI General Secretary congratulated the CPV on its achievements in socio-economic development and foreign affairs, and underlined that the CPI treasures the good relationship with the CPV, and supports the strengthening of the comprehensive strategic Partnership between Vietnam and India.
He said that the CPI is looking forward to its 100th founding anniversary and making preparations for the 25th Party Congress in 2025, adding that it wishes to learn about the practice and theory of building socialism in Vietnam. He highly appreciated the information and experience shared by the leaders of the CPV, including the implemenation of 40 years of renewal.
During its visit, the CPI delegation visited the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and worked with leaders of several central agencies, including the Central Theoretical Council, the Party Central Committee's Economic Commission, and the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations, to learn about Vietnam’s practical situation, guidelines and policies for socio-economic development and discussed measures to further promote friendship and exchanges between Vietnam and India.
