NA leader lauds ambassador’s efforts to tighten Vietnam-Cuba links
National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan received outgoing Cuban Ambassador Herminio Lopez Diaz on August 21, appreciating the diplomat’s contributions to Vietnam-Cuba special traditional relations during his term.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) receives outgoing Cuban Ambassador Herminio Lopez Diaz on August 21 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) ChairwomanNguyen Thi Kim Ngan received outgoing Cuban Ambassador Herminio Lopez Diaz onAugust 21, appreciating the diplomat’s contributions to Vietnam-Cuba specialtraditional relations during his term.
She expressed her delight at the growth ofbilateral relations over the past years, noting that political ties havecontinually been enhanced through the maintenance of delegation exchanges atall levels between the countries’ Parties, States, parliaments, ministries,sectors and localities.
Congratulating Cuba on its political, economicand diplomatic achievements, which have helped create prerequisites for nextdevelopment stages, she voiced her belief that the Cuban people will obtaineven greater achievements in updating their economic model.
At the meeting, Ambassador Herminio Lopez Diazshared the outcomes of his working term in Vietnam, as well as his sentimenttowards the country and people of Vietnam.
Noting the close parliamentary cooperation, headded aside from the thriving political-diplomatic relations, the countries’cooperation in other spheres, including health care, have also been beingpromoted.
It’s now a good time for the two countries toincrease economic and trade partnerships, he said, adding that the CubanEmbassy and the embassies of other Latin American nations want to establish acentre of Latin American culture in Vietnam.
Chairwoman Ngan and the ambassador agreed thatthe Vietnam-Cuba solidarity and friendship are a precious asset that the twoParties and nations need to treasure and hand down to future generations.
Herminio Lopez Diaz promised on whicheverpositions he will hold after returning to Cuba, he will always support and helpnurture the time-honoured solidarity and friendship between the twocountries.-VNA
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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.
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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.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) receives outgoing Cuban Ambassador Herminio Lopez Diaz on August 21 (Photo: VNA) 
