The 10th theoretical dialogue between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD)

On October 29, at the Party Central Committee Headquarters, Comrade Nguyen Xuan Thang, Politburo member, Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council, Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, on behalf of the Party and State leaders, received a delegation of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) led by Mr. Achim Post, Vice President of the SPD, Co-President of the SPD of North Rhine-Westphalia state, to visit, work and attend the 10th Theoretical Dialogue between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Social Democratic Party of Germany.

Comrade Nguyen Xuan Thang, Politburo member, Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council, Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, as Head of the delegation delivered a speech. Photo: Phuong Hoa/VNA

Welcoming the SPD delegation to visit Vietnam and attend the Dialogue, comrade Nguyen Xuan Thang affirmed that the Communist Party of Vietnam attaches great importance to exchanging theories and policies with influential political parties in the world, including the SPD.

Comrade Nguyen Xuan Thang emphasized that the theme and content of this dialogue are extremely important in the context that the Communist Party of Vietnam is finalizing documents and preparing for the 14th National Party Congress; helping to identify the nature of changes in the political, security and civilizational context of humanity, contributing to determining strategic priorities, seizing opportunities, overcoming challenges for development in the current period.

At the reception, Comrade Nguyen Xuan Thang informed the host about the socio -economic development situation of Vietnam in recent times, the major orientations and strategic decisions that the Party and State of Vietnam have issued and are determined to implement to achieve the goal of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Party and the 100th anniversary of the founding of the country, determined to achieve an 8% growth rate in 2025, striving to achieve double-digit growth in the period 2026-2030. He emphasized that Vietnam advocates the development of science and technology, digital transformation and energy transformation, taking people as the center, the subject and the driving force of development.

According to comrade Nguyen Xuan Thang, the Party and State of Vietnam persistently pursue a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperation and development, multilateralization and diversification of international relations, and being a friend and reliable partner, with responsibility in the international community. He expressed his belief that the 10th Theoretical Dialogue will contribute to deepening the relationship between the two Parties, while further promoting the comprehensive, substantive and effective development of the Vietnam - Germany Strategic Partnership.

Delegation of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) at the Political Theory Exchange. Photo: Phuong Hoa/VNA

Speaking at the reception, Mr. Achim Post expressed his gratitude for the warm and respectful welcome from Vietnam, and highly appreciated the achievements that Vietnam has made in the cause of innovation, socio-economic development and international integration. He affirmed that the SPD attaches importance to the theoretical cooperation relationship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, considering it one of the important dialogue mechanisms, helping the two Parties share experiences in policy making, sustainable development, social justice and responding to global challenges, contributing to exploiting the potential and strongly promoting the relationship between the two countries.

On the same day, the 10th Theoretical Dialogue between the two parties was held in Hanoi under the co-chairmanship of Comrade Nguyen Xuan Thang and Mr. Achim Post. The main topic of this Dialogue is: "The two parties' views on the world political situation; global economic order and human civilization in the new context: Issues and strategic orientations."

At the Dialogue, delegates exchanged and shared views on changes in the world order, non-traditional security challenges, trade wars and global economic order, and the role of political parties in the context of current global change. Both sides agreed that, in the context of the world facing many intertwined risks and opportunities, international cooperation, political dialogue and theoretical sharing are important foundations to promote peace, stability and sustainable development; affirming that this Dialogue is a new step forward in the cooperative relationship between the SPD and the Communist Party of Vietnam, contributing to strengthening political trust and promoting the strategic partnership between the two countries to go deeper and deeper.

The 10th Political Theory Exchange between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD). Photo: Phuong Hoa/VNA

During their stay in Vietnam, the SPD delegation visited the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, visited the Presidential Palace, paid a courtesy call to National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, worked with a number of Vietnamese ministries and sectors, and learned about the practical implementation of energy transition, sustainable development, and innovation policies. Before that, the delegation visited and worked in Ho Chi Minh City, had an exchange with the leaders of the City Party Committee, and had a number of meaningful activities in the city.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/chinh-tri/doi-thoai-ly-luan-lan-thu-10-giua-dang-comng-san-viet-nam-va-dang-dan-chu-xa-hoi-duc-spd-20251029160338117.htm