In his interview granted to Vietnam News Agency correspondents, JCP Vice Chairman Yasuo Ogata noted that under the CPV’s sound leadership, Vietnam has undergone considerable changes and reaped a number of achievements, including numerous victories in the fight against colonialism and imperialism that secured national independence, freedom and reunification, contributing to peace and social progress throughout the world.
Another attainment was seen in the implementation of the Doi Moi (Reform) policy, which has helped Vietnam to become a middle-income country since it was first implemented in 1986. Within two decades, the poverty rate was cut from 58% to 6%, a development which was highly valued by the UN.
Yasuo Ogata said that Vietnam is an outstanding player on the international arena, as evidenced by its recent non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council and activeness in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
He added that the CPV and JCP have maintained co-operation and solidarity over the past five decades. JCP Chairman Kazuo Shii visited Vietnam in 2007 and 2013 and had talks with CPV General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
The JCP particularly valued the significance of the talks between the two Party leaders during the CPV chief’s visit to Japan in September 2015, he said, noting that both sides agreed to reinforce their ties on three pillars: fostering co-operation to boost bilateral and people-to-people relations, cooperating for peace in Asia and throughout the world, and increasing theory discussions.
The JCP official stressed the two Parties shared the view that working for the development of friendship between their countries is a key mission, and noted that the JCP is pleased with the vigorous growth of the relationship.
