International press highlights General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's mark on Vietnam's development
Báo Chính Phủ•22/07/2024
(Chinhphu.vn) - In recent days, the world media has reported on the passing of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, and at the same time recalled the major milestones in his career and the mark of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on the development of Vietnam.
Screenshot of Channel 1's live program on July 19
In a live program on July 19 of Channel 1, political scientist - former State Duma (Lower House) deputy of Russia Vyacheslav Nikonov sent his deep condolences to the Party, State and people of Vietnam. Political scientist Nikonov called General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong "a great friend of Russia", emphasizing that: "He was truly a great friend of our country and a person who had a great influence on the successful development of relations between the two countries. I would like to deeply remember comrade Nguyen Phu Trong". The Communist Youth Komsomol Truth page highlighted that under the leadership of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, Vietnam has achieved the greatest achievements in the economic, political and social fields, ensuring a stable growth rate of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Sharing this view, the Japanese press said that Vietnam's most outstanding achievements during the leadership of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong were high economic growth, enhanced international status and a policy of "comprehensive, multi-directional and balanced diplomacy" in the context of a polarized world. According to VNA correspondents in Tokyo, NHK Television, Nikkei and Yomiuri newspapers commented that General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has implemented "comprehensive diplomacy" to consolidate and maintain good relations with the US, China, Japan, Russia and other countries, and led multi-directional diplomacy even as the international community has become increasingly polarized. Meanwhile, Asahi newspaper emphasized that under the leadership of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, Vietnam has positioned its bilateral relationship with Japan as a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership; trade exchanges and sending of technical interns have also become deeper. In 2015, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong visited Japan and met with then Prime Minister Abe Shinzo. Nikkei Asia, Yomiuri, and Asaki also noted that General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong had waged a thorough, historic anti-corruption campaign in a rapidly growing economy and won public support, thereby strengthening the Party's central role. According to Nikkei Asia, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong is also better known for his scholarly statements that "socialism has continuously improved the material and spiritual life of the people," as he said in a 2022 speech. The newspaper also reviewed the General Secretary's famous books. In terms of economy, Nikkei assessed that General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong had led Vietnam to high growth rates thanks to participation in free trade agreements and other measures. Vietnam has attracted foreign manufacturing companies with measures such as joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Global corporations from US tech giant Apple, Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD, Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo and others are expanding their supply chains in Vietnam, which is becoming a hub for textiles and technology products. According to a VNA correspondent in Washington, many major US newspapers have also published articles about General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's leadership over the past 13 years. The Washington Post article emphasized that General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has led Vietnam into a period of stronger economic opening and he has also been more aggressive in fighting corruption, thereby inspiring public confidence in the Party's leadership of Vietnam's economy - one of the most dynamic in the region, with a growing startup sector. Meanwhile, the New York Times commented that General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong is an honest and simple leader. Under his leadership, Vietnam has enhanced its reputation in the international arena and is one of the fastest growing economies in Asia. The New York Times also highly appreciated the achievements of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. "Mr. Nguyen Phu Trong has led one of the fastest growing economies in Asia and enhanced Vietnam's reputation in the international arena. During his tenure, major superpowers in the world have actively built relationships with this Southeast Asian country," the New York Times wrote. The New York Times said that with the strategy of "bamboo diplomacy", General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has been "very good at balancing the relationship between Vietnam and major countries". From an economic perspective, the Financial Times commented that General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong "plays a central role in Vietnam's economic development". "Vietnam has attracted billions of dollars in foreign investment from global companies, becoming an important link in the supply chain," the newspaper said.
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