Chairman of the Cuban National Assembly Esteban Lazo Hernandez began his eight-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on June 11.
Chairman of the Cuban National Assembly Esteban Lazo Hernandez (Source: radiorebelde.cu)
Hanoi (VNA)- Chairman of the Cuban National Assembly Esteban Lazo Hernandez began his eight-dayofficial visit to Vietnam at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpartNguyen Thi Kim Ngan on June 11.
Since Vietnam andCuba established diplomatic ties in December 1960, the bilateral relations havebeen incessantly reinforced and developed.
Cuba was the firstLatin American country and one of the first nations in the world to recognisethe National Liberation Front of South Vietnam.
After the wartime,Cuba still stood side by side with Vietnamese people in the cause of nationalreconstruction and development, helping the Southeast Asian country to buildtransport infrastructure, develop animal husbandry and train human resources inthe fields of agriculture, construction, architecture, medicine, and socialsciences.
Regarding theparliamentary relations, the Vietnamese National Assembly regularly sendsdelegations to Cuba.
The two legislaturesalso established friendship parliamentarians’ groups.
Along with soundpolitical relations, the bilateral economic-trade ties also received dueattention. Two-way trade reached 247.64 million USD in 2016.
Currently, Vietnam is the second largest Asian trade partner of Cuba. Vietnammainly exports rice, coal, chemicals, garment-textile and computers to Cubawhile importing pharmaceutical products from the market.
During the trip toVietnam, the Cuban parliamentary delegation wants to study the role, functions,apparatus and activities of the Vietnamese legislature, especially of the NAStanding Committee, as well as share experience in renovation and nationaldevelopment.-VNA
The ongoing visit to Cuba by a high-level Vietnamese military delegation from June 1-7 is a chance for the two countries to strengthen ties in various fields, including defence.
Chairman of the Cuban National Assembly Esteban Lazo Hernandez will pay an official visit to Vietnam between June 11 and 18, said the National Assembly’s Committee for External Relations on June 7.
The upcoming official visit to Vietnam by the Cuban National Assembly Chairman demonstrates the desire of the two countries to enhance their special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation.
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).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Chairman of the Cuban National Assembly Esteban Lazo Hernandez (Source: radiorebelde.cu) 
