On the occasion of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s official visit to Senegal and Morocco and his attendance at the World Conference of Speakers of Parliaments in Switzerland from July 22, Algerian daily Cresus published an article praising Vietnam’s outstanding development achievements, while expressing hope that the trip will open up new opportunities to enhance bilateral cooperation with African countries in the coming time.
According to a VNA correspondent in Algiers, the article affirms that Vietnam is emerging as a “knowledge destination” in the field of agricultural and rural development, with a model based on indigenous values, community value chains and international trade integration.
As an agricultural country with more than 60% of the population living in rural areas, Vietnam has achieved many impressive achievements in nearly 40 years of implementing the Doi Moi process. In 2024, the export turnover of agriculture, forestry and fishery products reached 62.5 billion USD; in the first 6 months of 2025 alone, it reached 33.84 billion USD, an increase of about 15% over the same period last year.
Vietnam is currently strongly promoting the restructuring of the agricultural sector towards increasing value, sustainable development, adapting to climate change and applying high technology. The goal is to maintain an annual agricultural growth rate of over 4%.
The article spends a lot of space evaluating the “One Commune One Product” (OCOP) Program not only as a national brand but also as an integrated development model between the State, enterprises, cooperatives and the community. OCOP contributes to building an innovative ecosystem in rural areas, associated with improving production capacity, quality control, brand development and expanding consumer markets.
Cresus highly appreciated Vietnam's initiatives and proposals for South-South cooperation, especially based on the four pillars proposed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): improving production, nutrition, environment and life - leaving no one behind. Vietnam has been playing a proactive role in building a network to share policies, technology and markets, while supporting disadvantaged groups and enhancing the capacity of cooperatives and small businesses in rural areas.
The article also cited Vietnam's call to international organizations, financial institutions, and bilateral and multilateral partners to increase support for South-South cooperation, especially in implementing OCOP, towards a dynamic, inclusive, culturally rich and sustainable agriculture.
The author expressed his hope that Vietnam - as a country with a developed agricultural sector and extensive experience in agricultural emission reduction - will effectively cooperate with its African brothers to overcome challenges in food security and develop green, sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture.
In the context of many African countries with large Muslim populations, the article is particularly interested in the potential for developing Halal products in Vietnam - especially brands that have conquered markets with strict Halal standards such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Malaysia and Indonesia. The author believes that Halal products with typical tropical flavors will soon expand their market share in Africa, when current barriers are gradually removed.
A positive sign highlighted by the article is the official launch of a direct flight between Vietnam and Africa. Ethiopian Airlines flight ET0678, departing from Addis Ababa, landed safely at Noi Bai International Airport at 1:15 p.m. on July 11, marking the first direct connection between the two capitals. The new route is expected to boost trade, tourism and cultural exchange between the two regions.
Cresus newspaper expressed its belief that, with the foundation of good traditional relations, Vietnam and African countries will not only continue to promote long-lasting friendship but also expand substantive and effective cooperation in the new period.
The official visit of Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man to Senegal and Morocco is expected to restart historical connections, deepen parliamentary relations, and contribute to enhancing people-to-people exchanges - a vivid demonstration of Vietnam's sincerity and commitment to its African friends.
The working trip took place in the context of Vietnam continuing to achieve many important socio-economic achievements. Along with the strong reform of the state administrative apparatus and the implementation of the two-tier local government model, Vietnam is promoting four strategic pillars: developing science and technology, innovation and digital transformation; promoting international integration; developing the private economy; and reforming institutions, legislation and law enforcement - creating a solid foundation for sustainable growth and deep integration into the international community.
According to the author, as a nation that was a pioneer in the fight against colonialism and imperialism, Vietnam is once again at the forefront of innovation, institutional reform, and resolutely eliminating bureaucracy, corruption, and waste - major barriers to the development of every nation. The author believes that with an open heart, a spirit of international solidarity, and a willingness to share, Vietnam is willing to share valuable experiences in poverty reduction, attracting investment, and developing the country.
In that context, the article emphasizes the need for both sides - Vietnam and Africa - to continue to strengthen political trust, increase exchanges of high-level delegations, promote negotiations and sign fundamental agreements such as the Agreement on Encouragement and Protection of Investment, the Agreement on Avoidance of Double Taxation, and at the same time build a solid legal framework for trade, financial and banking cooperation.
The author concludes: there is no reason why the peoples who together overthrew colonial and imperialist domination cannot stand side by side in the journey of economic development, towards prosperity and a sustainable future./.
Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/viet-nam-doi-tac-phat-trien-nang-dong-cua-chau-phi-trong-ky-nguyen-moi-post1051019.vnp
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