The 13th National Party Congress will open in Hanoi on January 25, 2021. (Photo: baotintuc.vn)

Having been in Vietnam for more than three years, Salazar has seen the many new buildings rising in Vietnam as evidence of its development. “The Vietnamese people can be proud of their Communist Party, likewise, the Communist Party can be proud of its people,” he said. He also spoke highly of the quick and effective preparations for the 13th National Party Congress, which, he believes, will ensure its success. The Congress will set out the vision for Vietnam’s international integration, elevating it to an even higher position internationally, the Cuban journalist said.