Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception in Hanoi on December 26 for new Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Lianys Torres Rivera, during which he urged the two countries to promote their comprehensive cooperation more practically and effectively.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives new Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Lianys Torres Rivera (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi(VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception in Hanoi on December26 for new Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Lianys Torres Rivera, during which heurged the two countries to promote their comprehensive cooperation morepractically and effectively.
Having highlighted the fine relationship betweenthe two nations over the past years, PM Phuc affirmed that the VietnameseParty, State and people always consider Cuba as their brothers in anycircumstance. Vietnam is continuing to provide food for Cuba and enhance bilateralcooperation in many spheres, he said.
Vietnam is increasing its investments in Cuba,he noted, suggesting both sides cooperate in such fields as industry, defence,security, agriculture, and health care.
The PM voiced his hope that Cuba will make morereforms to develop more strongly and comprehensively in the time ahead, andexpected the nation to successfully hold a general election in early 2018.
For her part, Ambassador Rivera appreciatedVietnam’s assistance to and cooperation with Cuba in various areas, which hashelped intensify their traditional relations.
She underlined that Vietnam’s support for andsentiment towards Cuba are a great present, particularly after Cuba sufferedfrom losses amounting to billions of USD caused by recent natural disasters.
The diplomat expressed her delight at thereinforcement of bilateral ties, especially the maintenance of high-rankingmutual visits, adding that Cuba holds huge potential for economic cooperationand wants to partner with Vietnam in the win-win spirit.-VNA
National Assembly Vice Chairman Do Ba Ty has expressed his belief that under the leadership of the Communist Party of Cuba, the Caribbean country will continue to firmly stand on its chosen road.
Vietnam always respectfully and sincerely thanks Cuba for solidarity and support for Vietnam’s struggle for liberation, national unity and reunification, as well as current construction and defence.
Minister of National Defence General Ngo Xuan Lich highlighted the close relationship between Vietnam and Cuba while receiving Cuban Ambassador Lianys Torres Rivera in Hanoi on December 12.
The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) and the Centre of Workers of Cuba have enjoyed sound friendship and supported each other at international forums, said VGCL President Bui Van Cuong.
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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.
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Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives new Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Lianys Torres Rivera (Photo: VNA) 
