Pretoria (VNA) – General Secretary of the South African Communist Party (SACP) Blade Nzimande has extended his warmest greetings to Vietnam over the upcoming 12th National Party Congress slated for January 20-28. The SACP, the oldest and largest party in Africa , wishes the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)’s 12th National Party Congress a success, he wrote. The significant event is concurrent with the 41st anniversary of Vietnam’s victory over imperialist invaders. The congratulatory message was handed over to Vietnamese Ambassador Le Huy Hoang by chief officer of the SACP’s Central Committee, Reneva Fourie. The Vietnamese people’s victory under the CPV’s leadership has inspired hope for communists and peace-loving progressive forces worldwide, Blaze Nzimande wrote, adding that the SACP highly values the CPV’s role in the struggle against invaders, and the national construction at present. At the meeting, Ambassador Hoang updated Fourie … [Read more...] about Bản in : South African party wishes Vietnam’s National Party Congress a success
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South Africa’s Communist Party praises Vietnam’s development achievements
(VOVworld) – The South African Communist Party (SACP) admires Vietnam for its great politico-socio-economic achievements, Christopher Matlhako, the party’s Secretary of External Relations, told a Vietnam News Agency correspondent. Christopher Matlhako, the SACP’s Secretary of External Relations (L), meets Hoang Binh Quan, head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for External Relations during his trip to Vietnam last September. (Photo: VNA) During an interview following his visit to Vietnam last month to attend the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference for Solidarity with Cuba, Mr. Matlhako highlighted Vietnam’s attainment of the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), particularly the poverty reduction goals. He said he believes friendship and co-operation between the two countries will prosper, contributing to peace, security and development in the region and world. … [Read more...] about South Africa’s Communist Party praises Vietnam’s development achievements
Vietnamese President pays last respects to late South African Leader
President Truong Tan Sang led a delegation to represent the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to lay a wreath at the South African Embassy on December 10 to pay last respects to the late former South African President Nelson Mandela, who passed away at age 95 after a prolonged illness. At the ceremony, President Truong Tan Sang said that the Communist Party, State and people of Vietnam deeply mourn the passing away of Nelson Mandela, who was not only an outstanding leader of South Africa but also an outstanding leader of countries oppressed around the world. Nelson Mandela contributed his life to freedom, justice and peace. He will be considered as a symbol of peace and justice by all humanity. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese President pays last respects to late South African Leader
Vietnam – South Africa Promoting Trade, Investment and Tourism
The Da Nang Branch of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) cooperated with the Embassy of South Africa to organise a seminar entitled "Promoting Vietnam - South Africa trade, investment and tourism." The event was a great opportunity for businesses in Vietnam, in central region in particular, to promote cooperation with the market. Speaking at the seminar, VCCI Da Nang Deputy Director Nguyen Dien said Vietnam established diplomatic relations with South Africa on December 22, 1993 and had close relationships with the African National Congress (ANC) and the South African Communist Party (SACP). Since then, the bilateral ties have been strengthened and deepened by visits by leaders at all levels. The signing and enforcement of "Bilateral Trade Agreement, Cooperation and Development Partnership Joint Statement", "Agreement on Establishment of Intergovernmental Partnership Forum for Economic, Commercial, Cultural, Scientific and Technological Cooperation," "Vietnam - South … [Read more...] about Vietnam – South Africa Promoting Trade, Investment and Tourism
Vietnamese, South African communist parties strengthen ties
(VOVworld) - The communist parties of Vietnam and South Africa mutually agree that information and delegation exchanges, and conferences on theory and practice in party work will expand their bilateral cooperation. The agreement was reached Monday in Johannesburg, South Africa, at a reception hosted by Chris Mahlako, Secretary for International Relations of the South African Communist Party, for Hoang Binh Quan, Head of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee's Commission for External Relations. Both sides sought a closer cooperation and effective coordination at multilateral and international forums to help each other broaden ties to Asia and Africa, particularly in trade, investment, and tourism. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, South African communist parties strengthen ties