He hailed the Federation’s selection of Hanoi to host the meeting prior to its 17th congress, considering this an encouragement for Vietnamese workers. He praised the Federation’s efforts to fight for workers’ legitimate rights and interests and its cooperation with the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor.
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President Sang said he hopes that unity between the working class and trade union organizations will be further reinforced in the fight against poverty, invasion, arms races, and climate change.
Mavrikov in turn told his host he believes Vietnam will achieve even greater successes in politics, economics, culture, and international relations.
