Politics
In a speech at the Venezuela's National Assembly, the President of Vietnam, Nguyen Minh Triet, who has paid a two-day official visit to Venezuela, praised on Wednesday the process led by his counterpart Hugo Chávez.

When comparing the political future of Venezuela with the prospects of his country, the Vietnamese president said in a convinced tone that "the Venezuelan people will triumphantly build the socialism of the 21st century."

"From the other side of the world, Vietnam has paid attention to the steps taken by Venezuela towards the development of its country. We are proud of the social and economic achievements made by Venezuela in the last few years," said Nguyen Minh Triet, as reported by Efe.

The Vietnamese president was surprised that Venezuela "which was plunged in a crisis earlier this decade," is showing now "a different face" thanks to the "sustained growth and social policies, especially in the areas of education and health."