Cuban leaders determined to develop friendship with Vietnam
Cuban leaders determined to develop traditional friendship with Vietnam
Cuban Party and State leaders affirmed their determination to develop the traditional friendship with their Vietnamese counterparts while hosting Politburo member Vo Van Thuong during his visit to Cuba on November 2-6.
Politburo member Vo Van Thuong, who is also head of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Information and Education Commission (L) meets with Raul Castro, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (CPC) Central Committee and President of the Council of Ministers (Photo VNA)
Havana (VNA) – Cuban Party and Stateleaders affirmed their determination to develop the traditional friendship withtheir Vietnamese counterparts while hosting Politburo member Vo Van Thuongduring his visit to Cuba on November 2-6.
Thuong, who is also head of the Communist Partyof Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Information and Education Commission, metRaul Castro, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (CPC) CentralCommittee and President of the Council of Ministers.
He later met with Miguel Diaz Canel Bermudez,First Vice President of the State Council and Council of Ministers and LazaraMercedes Lopez Acea, Secretary of the Havana Party Committee.
The two sides agreed to increase delegationexchanges and experience sharing, improve the operational efficiency of theinter-governmental committee, expand economic partnerships and promoteinvestment cooperation.
They hoped to conclude negotiations as soon aspossible to reach the signing and ratification of the Vietnam-Cuba new tradeagreement, creating a legal foundation to increase two-way trade to 500 millionUSD in the next five years.
Vietnam and Cuba also agreed to prepare for thefourth theoretical workshop between the two parties and activities to celebratethe 45th anniversary of late Cuban leader Fidel Castro’s visit to Quang Triprovince.
Raul Castro invited CPV General Secretary NguyenPhu Trong to visit Cuba in 2018.
During the visit to Cuba, the Vietnamese Partydelegation also visited the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples, theUniversity of Information Science and Technology, and some economic-tourismfacilities in Matanzas province.-VNA
The Vietnam-Cuba Inter-Governmental Committee convened its 35th meeting in Hanoi on October 2, under the chair of Vietnamese Minister of Construction Pham Hong Ha and Cuban Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz.
The 35th meeting of the Vietnam-Cuba Inter-Governmental Committee concluded in Hanoi on October 3, reaching a consensus to soon sign a new trade agreement and facilitate the implementation of investment projects in the two countries.
Vietnam encourages its businesses to boost investment in Cuba in the fields of consumer goods production and agriculture, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc told Cuban Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment Rodrigo Malmierca Diaz in Hanoi on October 3.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
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Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
Politburo member Vo Van Thuong, who is also head of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Information and Education Commission (L) meets with Raul Castro, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (CPC) Central Committee and President of the Council of Ministers (Photo VNA) 
