Vietnamese Party SG Says NRM Will Maintain Peace and Growth in Uganda

The Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng while meeting President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in Vietnam has agreed to bolster cooperation between the two countries in an effective and pragmatic manner, and take the bilateral relationship into a new development period, matching the wish and potential of both sides.

During their meeting in Hà Nội, Trọng stressed the significance of the Việt Nam visit by President Museveni, who is also Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party, saying it will open up a new development period for the ties between the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) and the NRM and the two countries, especially in the context of the two countries working towards the 50th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties next year.

In congratulating Uganda on its achievements in national construction and development, the host expressed his belief that under the leadership of the NRM and the President, Uganda will maintain a peaceful and stable environment for further growth. 

The Vietnamese Party leader emphasised major orientations to beef up cooperation in politics, economy and culture between the two countries, and step up their mutual understanding and coordination at international forums.

He also stressed the significance of the political will and policies of the two countries leaders to enhance the bilateral ties.

For his part, President Museveni  spoke highly of the CPV’s leadership in Việt Nam’s past struggle for national independence and reunification, and the present cause of national construction and development.

He encouraged Vietnam to explore the investment opportunities in Uganda and the entire East African region.