Party official holds online talks with Cuban counterpart
Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung held an online talk with his Cuban counterpart Emilio Lozada Garcia on February 28.
The heads of the Commission for External Relations of the communist parties of Vietnam and Cuba at the online talks (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi, (VNA) – Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission forExternal Relations Le Hoai Trung held an online talk with his Cuban counterpartEmilio Lozada Garcia on February 28.
Thetwo officials took the occasion to brief each other on the situations of theirrespective parties and countries, and compare note on international andregional issues of mutual concern.
They reviewed the cooperation between the two commissions in therecent past and discussed the orientations and main focuses in the ties betweenthe two parties and their commissions in 2023.
Thetwo sides agreed to continue working closely together in organizing visits byhigh-level delegations between the two parties and countries, and perform welltheir advisory roles in the implementation of high-level agreements between thetwo parties and countries, contributing to strengthening the foundation of thepolitical relationship between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and theCommunist Party of Cuba (CPC), and boosting the development of thecomprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
They pledged to coordinate closely to effectively realise theoutcomes of the talks between General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee NguyenPhu Trong and First Secretary of the CPC Central Committee Miguel Díaz-Canel.
The two sides also agreed to increase the exchange ofinformation on regional and international situation, support each other inexpanding their parties’ relations in Latin America and Asia, and coordinate inmultilateral forums of political parties and international conferences.
The Cuban Party official stressed that the relations between theCPV and the CPC, and between Cuba and Vietnam are the symbol of the era, andexpressed his firm belief that Vietnam will gain even greater achievements inthe future.
Head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung in the talk. (Photo: VNA)
Trung affirmed his belief that Cuba will surmount the currentdifficulties and emphasized that Vietnam always support the just revolutionarycause of the party, State and people of Cuba./.
The Vietnamese Party and State attach importance to consolidating ties with Cuba, affirmed Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Vo Van Thuong.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong had a telephone talk with First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (CPC) Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel on December 21, during which the two sides discussed measures to further promote the bilateral ties in the future.
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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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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.
The heads of the Commission for External Relations of the communist parties of Vietnam and Cuba at the online talks (Photo: VNA) 
Head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung in the talk. (Photo: VNA) 
