Politburo member, Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)'s Central Committee and head of its Organisation Commission Truong Thi Mai hosted a reception in Hanoi on June 27 for a delegation of the Central Union of Cuban Workers (CTC) led by its Secretary General Ulises Guilarte de Nacimiento, who is also Vice President of the World Federation of Trade Unions.
Hanoi (VNA) – Politburo member, Secretary of theCommunist Party of Vietnam (CPV)'s Central Committee and head of its OrganisationCommission Truong Thi Mai hosted a reception in Hanoi on June 27 for a delegationof the Central Union of Cuban Workers (CTC) led by its Secretary General UlisesGuilarte de Nacimiento, who is also Vice President of the World Federation ofTrade Unions.
Mai highlighted the special, exemplary, faithful and purefriendship between the two Parties, States and peoples of Vietnam and Cuba,which was founded by President Ho Chi Minh and Cuban leader Fidel Castro andhas been nurtured by generations of leaders of the two sides over the past morethan 60 years, becoming a shared treasure of both sides.
She thanked Cuba for providing Vietnam with pricelesssupport during Vietnam’s struggle for independence, and affirmed thatVietnamese people always stand by, accompany and maintain solidarity with, andsupport the Party, State and people of Cuba.
Mai briefed the guests on the reform and internationalintegration process led by the Communist Party of Vietnam, as well as majorsocio-economic achievements that Vietnam has gained towards becoming a developed country by 2045.
Expressing delight at the positive results that Cuba has achieved, Mai said shebelieves that under the leadership of the Cuban Communist Party and with thesupport from the Cuban people, the country will overcome all difficulties and successfullyimplement its socio-economic model update scheme and gain greater achievements.
The official lauded the cooperation outcomes between the CTCand the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL), suggesting that the twosides continue to effectively implement their signed memorandum ofunderstanding, thus deepening the relations among the two trade unionorganisations in the new period.
For his part, CTC leader Ulises Guilarte de Nacimiento informed the host of the current situation in Cuba and the implementation of the country’ssocio-economic model updating scheme.
At the talks between VGCL President Nguyen Dinh Khang and CTC Secretary General Ulises Guilarte de Nacimiento in Hanoi on June 27 (Photo: laodong.vn)
He underlined that the Party, State and people of Cubaattach great importance to maintaining and reinforcing the special friendshipwith Vietnam.
The CTC will coordinate closely with the VGCL in realisingtheir agreements, while increasing experience sharing between the two sides, hepledged.
The same day, VGCL President Nguyen Dinh Khang and CTCSecretary General Ulises Guilarte de Nacimiento held talks, during whichthey exchanged experience in trade union affairs as well as measures to supportlabourers in overcoming difficulties after the COVID-19 pandemic. They pledged tocontinue to support each other at international forums./.
Chairman of the General Political Department of the Vietnam People's Army General Luong Cuong on June 22 met with Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba Corps General Álvaro López Miera, who is paying an official visit to Vietnam.
Former Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Fredesman Turro Gonzalez has grieved the passing way of former Deputy Prime Minister Vu Khoan, who he described as a sincere friend of Cuba.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue hosted a reception in Hanoi on June 27 for a delegation of the Central Union of Cuban Workers (CTC) led by its Secretary General Ulises Guilarte de Nacimiento, who is also Vice President of the World Federation of Trade Unions.
Leaders of Nhan dan (People) and Granma, the respective official newspapers of the Vietnamese and Cuban Parties, have agreed to step up cooperation in profession, communications, publication, and digital transformation, at their recent working session in Havana.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
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.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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).
An overview of the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
At the talks between VGCL President Nguyen Dinh Khang and CTC Secretary General Ulises Guilarte de Nacimiento in Hanoi on June 27 (Photo: laodong.vn) 
