CPV delegation pays working visit to Switzerland
VGP - A delegation of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV), led by Politburo member and Chairman of the CPV Central Committee's Commission for Internal Affairs Phan Dinh Trac, paid a working visit to Switzerland from June 26 to July 2.
A delegation of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV), led by Politburo member and Chairman of the CPV Central Committee's Commission for Internal Affairs Phan Dinh Trac (left) and First Vice President of the Swiss Council of States Eva Herzog
During the visit, the delegation held working sessions with First Vice President of the Swiss Council of States Eva Herzog, Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Rebeca Grynspan, head of the Swiss Interdepartmental Agency on Anti-Corruption Alexandra Baumann, to name but a few.
At these meetings, Phan informed the hosts about Viet Nam's socio-economic achievements over the past nearly four decades of Doi Moi (the Renewal), goals and development strategies adopted at the 13th National Party Congress.
Additionally, he learned about Switzerland's experience in combating corruption.
The Vietnamese official thanked the Swiss Government, people, and political parties that have ties with the CPV for supporting Viet Nam's construction and development.
He suggested the two sides continue maintaining the exchange of delegations at all levels via the Party, State and people-to-people diplomatic channels.
Notably, Phan proposed the swift conclusion of negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement between Viet Nam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), the effective implementation of the Viet Nam-Switzerland cooperation program for the 2021-2024 period, and other signed agreements.
Speaking highly of Viet Nam's role and position in the region and the world, the Swiss leaders affirmed that Switzerland considers Viet Nam a top important partner in Southeast Asia and wanted to promote further ties in different areas, especially in economy, trade, and investment.
They also briefed about Switzerland's anti-corruption strategy for the 2021-2024 period with specific measures and real-life experience.
Hailing Viet Nam's achievements in economic development, poverty reduction, health care and education and its contributions to the international community, UNCTAD Secretary-General Grynspan promised to continue working closely with Viet Nam on specific projects.
On this occasion, Phan also met with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and the Permanent Mission of Viet Nam to Geneva and representatives of the overseas Vietnamese community in the European country./.
