He also conveyed thanks to Acting President Delcy Rodríguez and PSUV Secretary General Diosdado Cabello for their separate congratulations to General Secretary To Lam on his re-election for a new term. During the call, Trung updated his counterpart on the key outcomes of the 14th Congress and stressed that Vietnam continues to closely monitor situation in Venezuela while sharing the challenges confronting its people. Vietnam seeks to further consolidate and deepen the traditional bilateral relationship, making it more substantive and effective, he said. The Venezuelan minister voiced admiration for Vietnam’s major socio-economic achievements and its growing global stature and prestige throughout the Doi Moi (renewal) process. They agreed to resume and effectively maintain bilateral cooperation mechanisms, beginning with the fourth meeting of the Inter-Governmental Committee and political consultations between the two foreign ministries.