President of Vietnam Women’s Union welcomes the First Deputy Secretary General of the African National Congress (South Africa)
Delegates at the meeting Ms. Tuyến emphasized that the visit is especially meaningful as it coincides with many major national events in Vietnam, including the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, the 135th birth anniversary of President Hồ Chí Minh, and the upcoming 80th National Independence Day.
Sharing brief information about the VWU and its role, President Tuyến expressed her hope that the First Deputy Secretary General of the ANC could help introduce and connect the Union with the ANC Women’s League and other South African women's organizations to foster exchange, cooperation, and experience-sharing in the fields of women’s advancement and gender equality. This would contribute to strengthening friendship and cooperation between the women of the two countries and more broadly, with women across Africa.
In response to the sentiments expressed by the VWU, Ms. Nomvula Mokonyane expressed her gratitude for the warm welcome by the VWU and appreciated the long-standing historical ties between the ANC and the Communist Party of Vietnam. She also conveyed the admiration of the ANC and the South African people for Vietnam and President Ho Chi Minh. She emphasized that the visit aims to implement the outcomes of a recent high-level phone call, affirming the ANC’s commitment to strengthening cooperation in the context of major changes in South Africa and globally.
Sharing some insights on the situation of women in South Africa, Ms. Mokonyane noted that the role of women in the country remains complex. South African women still face inequalities, such as limited recognition of women-made products and the lack of opportunities to export them. The ANC is working to address these issues and is eager to learn from the experiences of the VWU. Ms. Mokonyane also proposed enhancing business connections between women-led enterprises in both countries to support women's economic empowerment.
