Officials from Vietnam’s northern Son La province paid a visit to Cuba from March 25-29 to explore the possibility of cooperation with localities of the Caribbean nation.
Deputy head of the External Relations Department of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee Juan Carlos Marsan (R) welcomes Standing Vice Secretary of the Party Committee of Son La province Nguyen Dac Quynh (Photo: VNA)
Havana (VNA) – Officials from Vietnam’s northern SonLa province paid a visit to Cuba from March 25-29 to explore the possibility ofcooperation with localities of the Caribbean nation.
The delegation, led by Standing Vice Secretaryof the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Dac Quynh, had working sessions withdeputy head of the External Relations Department of the Communist Party of CubaCentral Committee Juan Carlos Marsan, and leaders of Havana capital city andMayabeque province.
At these sessions, the two sides looked back onthe sound, faithful and disinterested relationship between Vietnam and Cuba,affirming that this is the sustainable foundation for the countries to step upcomprehensive cooperation.
They also informed each other about theircountries’ recent socio-economic achievements and difficulties, as well as thesituation of the two respective regions.
Cuban officials introduced the roles anddevelopment potential of Havana, which turns 500 this year, and Mayabeque – oneof the first two Cuba provinces piloting a new administrative management modelwith high budget autonomy.
For their part, Son La officials also presentedthe advantages and potential cooperation fields of their province, which hasbeen connected with Cuba since 1980 when the country presented Son La withnearly 1,000 cows to develop the first large-scale dairy farm of Vietnam in MocChau district.-VNA
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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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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.
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Deputy head of the External Relations Department of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee Juan Carlos Marsan (R) welcomes Standing Vice Secretary of the Party Committee of Son La province Nguyen Dac Quynh (Photo: VNA) 
