President Nguyen Xuan Phuc successfully concluded his official visit to Cuba at the invitation of First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) meets with Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz. (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc successfullyconcluded his official visit to Cuba at the invitation of First Secretary of theCommunist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba MiguelDíaz-Canel.
The special success of the visit is an agreement onVietnam’s purchase of 10 million doses of Cuba's COVID-19 vaccine, which is anoutstanding outcome affirming the special friendship between the two countries,and also a great achievement in Vietnam's vaccine diplomacy.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel. (Photo: VNA)
The visit also marked a milestone of special significance, as it was the first visit to Cuba by a head of state since the outbreak of theCOVID-19 pandemic and was made on the occasion of the 61st founding anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations.
During his trip from September 18-20, President Phuc held high-level talksand meetings with leaders of the Cuban Party and State and had a number ofimportant activities to develop the bilateral friendship and solidarity to anew height.
The two Presidents agreed to continue intensifying politicalrelations through the exchange of delegations at all levels, maintaining andimproving the efficiency of cooperation mechanisms, as well as coordinating toeffectively implement the new trade agreement and making the most of itsincentives to increase two-way trade.
The Vietnamese leader announced a decision to present 5,000tonnes of rice and medical equipment to the Cuban people.
The two Presidents witness the signing of a number of cooperation agreements between the two countries’ ministries, sectors and businesses. (Photo: VNA)
The two Presidents also witnessed the signing of a number ofcooperation agreements between the two countries’ ministries, sectors andbusinesses.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc visits Cuban General Raul Castro Ruz. (Photo: VNA)
On behalf of the Party and State leaders and the people of Cuba, PresidentMiguel Diaz Canel presented the Vietnamese State leader with José Marti Order,the noblest reward of the Cuban State, in recognition of President Phuc’scontributions to the enhancement of solidarity, friendship and cooperation betweenthe two Parties, States and people.
The two sides also issued a joint statement of the twocountries on the occasion of the Vietnamese President’s Cuban visit.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc pays tribute to national hero José Marti. (Photo: VNA)
President Phuc's official visit to Cuba demonstrated Vietnam’s respectand determination to continue strengthening and deepening the time-honouredsolidarity, comprehensive cooperation and mutual trust between the two Parties, States and people of the two nations, and strongly reaffirmed Vietnam's solidarity andconsistent support for the just revolutionary cause of the Cuban people./.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc held talks with First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz Canel in Havana on September 19.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on September 20 visited the Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB) in Havana as part of his official visit to Cuba.
Cuba has never felt alone thanks to the country’s time-tested solidarity with Vietnam, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez has said in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency.
Vietnamese Minister of Construction Nguyen Thanh Nghi and Cuban Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz, co-chairs of the Vietnam-Cuba Inter-Government Committee, had a working session in Havana on September 20 to seek ways to strengthen partnership between the two countries through this mechanism.
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).
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.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) meets with Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz. (Photo: VNA) 
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel. (Photo: VNA) 
The two Presidents witness the signing of a number of cooperation agreements between the two countries’ ministries, sectors and businesses. (Photo: VNA) 
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc visits Cuban General Raul Castro Ruz. (Photo: VNA) 
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc pays tribute to national hero José Marti. (Photo: VNA) 
