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VNA Foreign delegates' greetings to Ninth Party Congress Congress will help Vietnamese people gain more achievements: Lao Party Chairman Khamtay Siphandon Lao Party Chairman Khamtay Siphandon. The Ninth National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) will help the Vietnamese people gain greater achievements, said Lao Party leader, Khamtay Siphandon. Mr Khamtay Siphandon, who is chairman of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and head of the Lao delegation to the CPV's Ninth Congress, expressed his confidence in the clear-sighted leadership of the CPV in the new stage in Hanoi on April 19. He said: "With close fraternal comradely sentiments, we believe that the Resolution of the CPV's Ninth Congress will give light to the Vietnamese people to gain more achievements in the cause of building a prosperous people, a strong country and an equitable, democratic and civilised society." Mr Khamtay Siphandon further said that the Vietnamese people have, under the leadership of the CPV, united as one, upheld the spirit of patriotism, independence and sovereignty, and overcome all difficulties and trials to carry out the Resolution of the CPV's Eighth Congress to obtain many important, basic and great achievements, thus creating a new position and strength for the country to develop in the following period. He noted with pleasure that Vietnam's economy has rapidly developed and the people's living conditions have been constantly improved. In addition, the country has maintained its stable political system while expanding international co-operative ties, thus helping raise Vietnam's role and prestige in the international arena. He spoke highly of Vietnam's achievements, saying that they reflected the CPV's correct and clear-sighted renovation policy and affirmed the great and vivid potential of the socialist regime in the renovation conditions. These achievements are valuable experiences for less-developed countries in selecting the way to prosperity in the current circumstances, he added. "The Lao Party, State and people consider your great achievements and victories as a strong encouragement to us and a firm confidence in our revolutionary cause. We warmly welcome those successes," Mr Khamtay Siphandon said. He continued: "The Party and people of Laos deeply understand and are very proud of having shared joy, sorrow and sacrifice with the Party and people of Vietnam during the historic struggle for national salvation as well as in the national defence, construction and development. We have stood side by side in creating a great friendship and special solidarity between Laos and Vietnam, a faithful, transparent, exemplary and rare relationship in current international relations. "On this significant occasion and on behalf of the Party, the government and people of Laos, I express our profound gratitude to the Vietnamese Party, State and people for their great, valuable and effective assistance to our Lao people in the past struggle for national liberation as well as in the present national defence, construction and development." Mr Khamtay Siphandon expressed strong support for CPV General Secretary Le Kha Phieu's saying at the LPRP's Seventh Congress that "the Vietnam-Laos special friendship, solidarity and comprehensive co-operation which have been fostered by President Ho Chi Minh, President Kaysone Phomvihane and other revolutionary generations and tempered in the two nations' long-term revolutions have become an exemplary, faithful and transparent international relationship and an invaluable asset of the two peoples." "The Party, the State and people of Laos will, together with the fraternal Party, State and people of Vietnam, do their utmost to protect, consolidate and make the Laos-Vietnam special friendship, solidarity and comprehensive co-operation ever durable and effective in all fields in the interest and aspiration of the two peoples, thus contributing to creating peace, stability, co-operation and development in the region and the world," Mr Khamtay Siphandon said. **** China-Vietnam friendship, a precious treasure of the communists and all peoples of the two countries: Communist Party of China Politburo Standing Board's member Hu Jintao Chinese Politburo member Hu Jintao. The China-Vietnam friendship is a precious treasure of the communists and all peoples of the two countries. So said member of the Standing Board of the Communist Party of China Central Committee's Politburo Hu Jintao in his speech at of the Ninth National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV). Mr Hu, also deputy president of the People's Republic of China, told the opening session of the congress in Hanoi yesterday, April 19, that the Ninth CPV Congress takes place at a time of historical importance, the beginning of a new century. It is a congress of great importance and profound significance for a healthy and favourable development of socialism, stability and prosperity of Vietnam. He said the Communist Party of China believes that the congress will be one of wisdom, unity and victory. Under the leadership of the CPV Central Committee and in the light of the principle defined by the Ninth Congress of the CPV, the entire CPV members and people of Vietnam will be of the same mind to strive for successfully implementing the strategic objectives set by the Ninth Congress to turn Vietnam into a socialist industrialised nation towards to the goal of a prosperous people, a strong country and an equitable, democratic and civilised society. The Chinese Party official went on to say that China and Vietnam are two neighbours, linked by mountains and rivers. The people of the two countries have maintained a time-honoured friendship. In the past struggle for national independence and liberation, the two Parties and people of China and Vietnam provided mutual assistance and were side by side to write glorious pages of friendship. China notes with pleasure that since the normalisation of Sino-Vietnamese relations, high-ranking leaders of the two Parties and governments have paid frequent visits to the other country. Bilateral exchange and co-operation in political, economic, military, scientific and technological and cultural fields have been unceasingly expanded and deepened. Mr Hu said that particularly, pursuing the principle of "neighbourly friendship, comprehensive co-operation, long-lasting stability and future orientation" defined by the general secretaries of the two Parties, the relationship between the two Parties and governments of China and Vietnam have seen new important steps of development. The two countries signed the Land Border Treaty, the Agreement on Bac Bo (Tonkin) Gulf Demarcation and the Agreement on Fisheries Co-operation. The signing of those accords, the Chinese official added, completely conforms to the long-lasting interests of the two countries and the aspiration of the two peoples. The two Parties and governments have exchanged experiences in Party and State management. Bilateral trade ties have been taken to a new height while profound progress has been made in the exchange of friendship activities between the two peoples, especially between the young generations. All these achievements have established a firm foundation and created a strength and favourable conditions for the promotion of neighbourly friendship and comprehensive co-operation between the two countries. China and Vietnam are socialist nations led by the Communist Parties, Mr Hu said, adding "We, therefore, share a common belief, ideal and tasks". In a complicated international situation with many upheavals, the two countries are faced with both golden opportunities as well as severe challenges. China believes that seizing opportunities, coping with challenges and promoting co-operation for mutual development is the common voice from the hearts of the two peoples. Mr Hu noted the Party and government of China highly treasure the Sino-Vietnamese traditional friendship, attaching great importance to developing solidarity, friendly and co-operative ties with Vietnam. China holds that the two Parties and countries should promote bilateral co-operation not only in the interest of socialism development, prosperity and social progress in each country but also for promoting peace in Asia and the world and humankind's progress. "We pledge to join efforts with our Vietnamese comrades to better the relationship between the two Parties of China and Vietnam on the basis of independence, sovereignty, full equality, respect for each other and non-interference in each other's internal affairs, thus taking the traditional friendship between China and Vietnam to a new height of development, opening a better future for bilateral relations between the two Parties and countries in the 21st century," Mr Hu Jintao said in conclusion. **** Vietnam's achievements, valuable lessons for Cambodian People's Party: CPP Chairman Chea Sim Cambodian People's Party Chairman Chea Sim. Vietnam's achievements are valuable lessons for the Cambodian People's Party (CPP), said CPP Chairman Chea Sim at the Ninth Congress of the CPV in Hanoi yesterday: The CPP chairman stressed that the achievements were a great pride of the CPV which was founded and trained by outstanding President Ho Chi Minh and which has pursued a correct, suitable policy; fought bravely for the independence and freedom of the fatherland and for the happiness of the people; and received active support from the people. He said these achievements are valuable lessons for the CPP. "The CPP appreciates the congress ideology of promoting the national strength, continuing with the renovation process, and successfully carrying out the cause of industrialisation and modernisation for a prosperous people, a strong country and an equitable, democratic and civilised society. We wish the CPV and the fraternal Vietnamese people success in implementing this congress resolution to bring about a better future for the Vietnamese fatherland and people." Mr Chea Sim went on to say: "The CPP and the CPV have long established relations; the people of the two countries have shared joy and sorrow together, supported and assisted each other in gaining victory after victory in the struggle for national independence and in national construction and defence. The CPP highly values and is very proud of the fine neighbourly friendship and co-operation and tradition between the two countries, which have been firmly strengthened for the benefits of the two peoples and for peace, stability and co-operation in the region and the world. Once again, we would like to express our determination to consolidate and develop these fine traditional relations in conformity with the Joint Cambodia-Vietnam Statement signed in Phnom Penh on June 10, 1999 during the visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia by Party General Secretary Le Kha Phieu at the invitation of King and Queen Norodom Sihanouk. "The CPP persists in the stance of promoting friendly relations with all countries, first of all fraternal neighbours, on the principle of equality and respect for each other's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. We shall allow no opposition force to use Cambodia's territory for conducting subversive activities against other countries. "On behalf of the CPP, I would like to convey our most profound gratitude to the Party, the State and the people of Vietnam as well as all friends, near or far geographically, for having granted valuable spiritual and material assistance and even made great sacrifices for the cause of saving the Cambodian people and for peace, national reconciliation, democracy and development in our country." **** Vietnam's glorious victories have been won only with the confidence and great unity of the people around CPV: Cuban Communist Party Politburo member Jorge Luis Sierra Cruz Cuban Politburo member Jorge Luis Sierra Cruz. The Vietnamese people's glorious victories have been won only with the confidence and great unity of the people around the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), said Cuban Party official Jorge Luis Sierra Cruz. Jorge Luis Sierra Cruz, who is a Politburo member of the Cuban Communist Party (CCP) Central Committee and head of the Cuban delegation to the CPV's Ninth National Congress, expressed his high appreciation of the Vietnamese people's victories at the congress' opening session in Hanoi on April 19. He said: "These victories demonstrated to the world the true value of socialism and realistic value of Ho Chi Minh Thought in national reality and once again affirmed the existence of the only one Party which is able to protect and maintain the revolutionary gains, sovereignty and freedom. "Vietnam has gained innumerable successes over the last century, particularly the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the declaration of national independence and national re-unification." "At present, Vietnam is conducting a great cause of renovation for national industrialisation and modernisation. The above-said victories and other successes have made this heroic people a great people," the Cuban Party official noted. He went on: "This historic congress will adopt Resolution to continue with the building of a modern and industrialised Vietnam. The hard struggle you are waging will come to success with a Party that is stronger and well-organised and has closer contact with the people. We are confident that you will achieve all your objectives. "There is every reason to believe so. Nothing can prevent the Vietnamese people who have experienced the hard time of an unjust war that claimed about four million lives before the national reunification. Then, in unfavourable conditions, the Vietnamese people have engaged in building this beautiful country so as to link their millennial history with the present progress and turn it into an immortal heritage for the young generations. "Today, Vietnam occupies a salient position on the international arena. Vietnam's position in Asia and its foreign policy to befriend all countries are an evidence of its continuous development when all internal forces unite as one to march forward. "The cause you have initiated will not stop as it is being conducted with love, will and also zeal in order to bring prosperity, happiness and civilisation to the entire people. We always share the cause with you because we consider each of Vietnam's achievements as our own. "During the past revolutionary years, we have always received the hand of friendship extended by the close fraternal Vietnamese people. We will never forget the wholehearted support and solidarity given by the Vietnamese people, and the Cuban people will bear in mind forever that sentiment. "Both the Cuban and Vietnamese peoples will always be brothers in our struggles and nothing can divide us because, in any circumstances, we all know how to overcome difficulties and fight invasions to defend our sovereignty and independence as well as the right to decide our own destiny. "Cuba and Vietnam will know how to defend, at any necessary costs, the internal unity among our Communist Parties and our unswerving determination to build socialism. "We are deeply grateful for being side by side with you at this congress of great historic significance. Again, we wish the heroic Vietnamese Party and people still greater successes, and through them we have learned much and will learn more. We will leave your country with a firm confidence that you will continue to translate Uncle Ho's dream into reality. **** We rejoice at achievements of CPV and Vietnamese people: Korean Labour Party Politburo alternate member Choe Tae-bok Chief of DPRK delegation Choe Tae-bok. We rejoice at the achievements the CPV and the Vietnamese people have made over recent year and we welcome these achievements, said Korean Labour Party chief delegate Choe Tae-bok, who is a Politburo alternate member, secretary of the Central Committee, and chairman of the National Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) yesterday, April 19, at the Ninth CPV Congress. He said: "The CPV's Ninth National Representatives Congress will summarise the Vietnamese people's achievements in their cause of revolution and construction over the past years, and at the same time it will open up an important landmark to increase the CPV's strength and implement the course of national modernisation. "We believe that the congress which draws keen interest and great expectation from the Vietnamese people, will be a congress of historic significance in strengthening and developing the CPV as well as advancing Vietnam towards socialism. "The CPV is a Party that was founded by beloved President Ho Chi Minh, tempered and tested in the struggle against imperialism for national liberation and the prolonged anti-US resistance war. "Over recent years, the fraternal Vietnamese people, who have closely united around the Communist Party headed by General Secretary Le Kha Phieu, have recorded many achievements while implementing the resolutions adopted by the Eighth National Party congress. "At present, the CPV is striving to raise its leading role and capacity, strengthen political and ideological work among the Party members, and has smashed all attempts of imperialism and its henchmen to provoke incidents against socialism. "Socialism in Vietnam is the outcome of the revolution led by the Communist Party and chosen by the Vietnamese people and defended with their own blood. "On this occasion, we are pleased to express our deep gratitude to the Vietnamese Party and people for their support to and solidarity with our people's cause. "The friendship between the Parties and peoples of the DPRK and Vietnam is a friendship that has been painstakingly cultivated by Comrade Kim Il Sung, our great leader, and Comrade Ho Chi Minh, the Vietnamese people's beloved leader, themselves. "We are firmly confident that the friendship and co-operation between our two Parties and peoples will be further strengthened and developed on the path towards socialism". _________________________________________________ KOMINFORM P.O. Box 66 00841 Helsinki Phone +358-40-7177941 Fax +358-9-7591081 http://www.kominf.pp.fi General class struggle news: [EMAIL PROTECTED] subscribe mails to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Geopolitical news: [EMAIL PROTECTED] subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __________________________________________________