Among the ballots used at the congress were three featuring posters of President Ho Chi Minh and one bearing an image depicting the Vietnamese people engaged in production during the period of resistance against foreign aggression. The latter also carried the inscriptions “80th Anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day” and “33rd National Congress of the PCU".
Nghia expressed gratitude for the solidarity and support of progressive political parties and the Uruguayan people during Vietnam’s past struggle for national independence and reunification, as well as in the present renewal (Doi moi) process, particularly their profound sentiments towards President Ho Chi Minh.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Uruguay (PCU) and Minister of Labour and Social Security Juan Castillo congratulated the Vietnamese Party, State, and people on the historic event, stressing that the country’s great achievements over the past eight decades are the result of its people’s resilient struggle, self-reliance, and aspiration to build a fair, democratic, and civilised society.
The two sides agreed to boost bilateral connections by stepping up high-level mutual visits, effectively implementing the existing cooperation mechanisms, and perfecting legal frameworks for cooperation in various fields.
Csukasi said Uruguay considers Vietnam as a priority strategic partner and is committed to expanding bilateral ties based on shared interests and values, particularly in defending multilateralism and mutual respect.
Both sides affirmed their determination to further advance the strong ties between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), the Communist Party of Uruguay, and the FA, contributing to the broader development of the Uruguay - Vietnam relations.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed the two sides soon negotiate and sign an agreement on investment promotion and protection, an agreement on visa exemption for ordinary passport holders, and an agreement on cooperation in science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
Jose Mujica, who was known as the world's "poorest president" because of his modest lifestyle, passed away on May 13 after a period of struggling against esophageal cancer.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Uruguay Juan Castillo stressed that Vietnam's struggle for independence and freedom under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) has served as a shining example for his country.
Uruguay and Vietnam still hold vast potential to deepen their cooperation across a variety of areas, affirmed Secretary General of the Communist Party of Uruguay Juan Castillo.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina and Uruguay Ngo Minh Nguyet recently presented her credentials to Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou.
President Ho Chi Minh, a hero of Vietnam, is one of the most important revolutionary leaders in the history of humanity, stated Secretary General of the Communist Party of Uruguay (PCU) Juan Castillo.
Uruguay will take the role as President of the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) and continue to support Vietnam’s negotiations of a free trade agreement (FTA) with the bloc, Uruguayan Minister of Foreign Affairs Omar Paganini has said.
The El Popular newspaper, the mouthpiece of the Communist Party of Uruguay, on May 7 reported on Vietnam’s commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory.
