Party chief lays flowers at President Ho Chi Minh Monument in Cuba
CPV Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong on March 28 (local time) laid a floral wreath at the President Ho Chi Minh Monument in the Hoa Binh Park upon his arrival in Havana city for a State visit to Cuba.
Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong (fifth, right) and members of the Vietnamese delegation pose for a photo in front of the President Ho Chi Minh monument in Havana (Source: VNA)
Havana (VNA) – General Secretary of theCommunist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong on March 28(local time) laid a floral wreath at the President Ho Chi Minh Monument in theHoa Binh (Peace) Park upon his arrival in Havana capital city for a State visitto Cuba.
The President Ho Chi Minh Monument is located inthe 5,600 square-metres Hoa Binh Park on the Avenue 26, Nuevo Vedado in the downtownof Havana. It was inaugurated on May 19, 2003 to mark the 113th birthday of thelate President.
Lazara Mecerdes Lospes Acea, Vice President of the Council of State and FirstSecretary of the Havana city Party Committee, staff and local residents inNuevo Vedado area, Revolution Square district were also present at the event.
Later the same day, Party General Secretary Trongmet with officials and staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and the Vietnamesecommunity in Cuba.
He updated the participants on Vietnam’ssocio-economic development, achievements over the past year as well as thegoals and measures the Party and State are implementing to ensure the nation’s rapidand sustainable growth, as well as build the strong and transparent Party andpolitical system.
The Party leader hailed the efforts made byofficials and staff of the embassy for overcoming difficulties and promotingsolidarity and sense of responsibility to fulfil their tasks, including theirthorough preparations for his four-day State visit to Cuba from March 28.
They have made active contribution to effectivelyimplementing cooperation agreements between senior leaders of the twocountries, thus further deepening the Vietnam – Cuba special relations.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong is on a Statevisit to Cuba at the invitation of First Secretary of the Communist Party ofCuba Central Committee and President of the Council of State and the Council ofMinisters Raul Castro Ruz.
This is the first high-level meeting between thetwo countries after the passing away of Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel CastroRuz in 2016, and also the Vietnamese Party chief’s first visit to Latin-Americafollowing the 12th National Congress of the CPV the same year.
Since the two countries set up diplomatic tiesin December 1960, their solidarity, mutual support and comprehensivecooperation have been strengthened. -VNA
The State visit to Cuba by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong from March 28-30 aims to consolidate mutual political trust and step up bilateral cooperation.
Cuban media has extensively covered the State visit to Cuba from March 28-30 by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong.
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General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong’s visit to Cuba will be an opportunity for the two countries to reaffirm their commitment
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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.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
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.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
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.
Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong (fifth, right) and members of the Vietnamese delegation pose for a photo in front of the President Ho Chi Minh monument in Havana (Source: VNA) 
