The competent leadership of the ruling Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) has been shown after achieving great success in the nation’s struggles for national independence, construction, and defence, as well as in developing the country’s international prestige, said Victor Gorodeki Kot, general secretary of the Communist Party of Argentina.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Argentina Victor Gorodeki Kot (L)
in an interview granted to the media  (Photo: VNA)

Kot made the remarks ahead of the 13th National Congress of the CPV, which is scheduled to take place from January 25 to February 2 in Hanoi.

The Argentinian communist leader described how the Vietnamese Party’s leadership has successfully overcome an array of challenges during the most difficult times, with the Party making key decisions to move forward with changes, as seen at its 6th Congress which involved the decision to launch Doi Moi (renewal).

Furthermore, due to the Party’s correct decisions at decisive moments, the nation has been able to enjoy significant development over recent years, including high economic growth, a vast improvement in local people’s living standards, and an ever-increasing international position.

Kot also discussed his impressions after being invited to the CPV’s 8th congress held in Hanoi in 1996, an event which gave him a chance to see for himself how the CPV’s leadership has been built based on practical discussions on specific issues, whilst helping citizens to overcome hardships.

Argentinian communists have also been highly impressed by Vietnamese success in novel coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention and control under the Party’s leadership, despite the pandemic causing a global medical crisis. Kot therefore believes that the country can be viewed as a role model for the world to follow due to its efficient handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In his opinion, the 13th congress of the CPV will be taking place during a special period, not only for Vietnam, but also the world as a whole as it faces a period full of difficulties. Therefore, the event represents a vital part of the country’s political calendar as it will affirm Vietnamese socio-economic development policies moving forward, as well as foreign diplomacy.

Moreover, Kot underlined that the congress will be a milestone in the country’s political life, serving to create an opportunity for Vietnamese communists to review their past successes and learn lessons to serve in future development.     

He voiced his hope that relations between the CPV and his party will be further strengthened and for the CPV’s 13th National Congress to be a great success, marking a step forward in the national cause of socialism building.