The Executive Vice President and Minister of Petroleum of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, stated this Wednesday that her visit to Vietnam helped “strengthen” ties between the Latin American country and the Asian communist nation.
“Vietnam is one of the continents that will grow the most in the coming decades and Venezuela, as an energy power, hopes to relate to its complementarities and humbly contribute our grain of sand to the great future that awaits this Asian continent,” highlighted the representative. of Caracas in one of the official events during his visit, which concludes today.
During her visit to Vietnam, where she arrived on Monday night, the Venezuelan vice president met the day before with the highest representatives of the Vietnamese Government, including the general secretary of the Communist Party, To Lam, the president, Luong Cuong, and her counterpart, Vo Thi Anh Xuan, among others.
Work agenda
“We had a fruitful work agenda with President Luong Cuong and Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan, with whom we reviewed the cooperation projects that our countries maintain, with special emphasis on the energy, agricultural, telecommunications, construction, health, culture and tourism,” Rodríguez said on his Telegram account.
For his part, Lam, who was named in August as the leader of the Communist Party, the most powerful position in the country, praised his country’s relationship with Venezuela and affirmed that this visit could represent a turning point in the progress of the bilateral relationship between the two, the official press reports today.
The Venezuelan vice president arrived in Hanoi after visiting India, where she met with the Indian Minister of Petroleum, Hardeep Singh Puri, to find ways to take advantage of the investment of Indian companies in her country, largely related to the exploration and production of crude oil. .
Hanoi / EFE
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**Interview with Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuelan Executive Vice President and Minister of Petroleum**
**Interviewer**: Thank you for joining us, Delcy. You recently visited Vietnam. Can you share your thoughts on how this visit has impacted Venezuelan-Vietnamese relations?
**Delcy Rodríguez**: Thank you for having me. My visit to Vietnam was pivotal in strengthening the ties between our two nations. We share a commitment to cooperation in various sectors, particularly in energy and agriculture, which are vital for our mutual growth.
**Interviewer**: What specific areas do you believe hold the most promise for collaboration between Venezuela and Vietnam?
**Delcy Rodríguez**: Vietnam’s rapid growth, especially in technology and sustainable development, aligns with Venezuela’s goals. We see tremendous potential in the fields of oil and gas, infrastructure development, and even cultural exchanges. This partnership can yield significant benefits for both our peoples.
**Interviewer**: You mentioned the future growth potential of Vietnam. How do you envision Venezuela’s role in that growth?
**Delcy Rodríguez**: Vietnam is indeed poised for impressive growth in the coming decades. Venezuela, with its rich natural resources, particularly in energy, can support Vietnam’s development goals. We aim to create a framework for ongoing collaboration that leverages our strengths.
**Interviewer**: There have been discussions about enhancing bilateral trade. How do you see that developing?
**Delcy Rodríguez**: Absolutely. Enhancing bilateral trade is crucial. We are exploring various avenues to increase trade volumes and ensure that both nations benefit from this partnership. By exchanging goods, services, and expertise, we can create a balanced and prosperous relationship.
**Interviewer**: what message do you have for the leaders and people of Vietnam following your visit?
**Delcy Rodríguez**: I want to express our gratitude for the warm welcome we received. Venezuela is committed to building a lasting and fruitful partnership with Vietnam. Together, we can achieve our development goals and enhance the welfare of our citizens.
**Interviewer**: Thank you, Delcy, for your insights. We look forward to seeing how this partnership unfolds.
**Delcy Rodríguez**: Thank you! It’s an exciting time for both our nations.
