Vietnam’s new leadership makes headlines in Algeria

Algerian media has published extensive coverage of Vietnam’s new leadership as well as the country’s impressive economic achievements amid the adverse impact of COVID-19.
Vietnam’s new leadership makes headlines in Algeria ảnh 1From left: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue cast ballots to elect a number of members of the NA Standing Committee on April 6. (Photo: VNA)
Algiers (VNA) - Algerian media has published extensive coverage of Vietnam’s newleadership as well as the country’s impressive economic achievements amid the adverseimpact of COVID-19.

Prestigiousnewspapers and websites such as El-Moudjahid, Cresus, Reporters, La Patrie-news,Culture-Algerie, Reseau-international, and Algerie360 ran articles saying thenewly-elected leaders have high prestige.

They alsocommended the socio-economic and diplomatic achievements Vietnam recordedduring the 2016-2021 period, most notably the successful implementation of thedual goals of containing the pandemic and maintaining economic growth lastyear.

According to thearticles, with his rich experience, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is expectedto help the Government overcome the existing difficulties and challenges tofulfil the strategic targets set for the next five years.

They also laudedVietnam’s rising position in the international arena, especially it assuming theUnited Nations Security Council Presidency this month, adding that this is thesecond time the country has held the seat in the 2020-2021 tenure.

It presents a majoropportunity for the country to contribute to peace, security, and prosperity inthe region and the world in a more active, proactive, and responsible manner,the articles said.

While highlightingthe traditional relations and friendship between Vietnam and Algeria, thearticles also noted that many fields of endeavour are yet to match potential,especially in economy, trade, and investment.

The authorsbelieve that the new Government in Vietnam will adopt suitable mechanisms andpolicies to further step up bilateral ties.

VietnameseAmbassador to Algeria Nguyen Thanh Vinh said the articles contribute topromoting Vietnam’s image and raising understanding among Algerians,particularly young people, about the country as well as the bilateralrelationship./.
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