State President Luong Cuong affirmed Vietnam's solidarity with Cuba while receiving Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla in Hanoi on February 19.
State President Luong Cuong (R) hosts a reception in Hanoi on February 19 for visiting Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - ꦑState President Luong Cuong hosted a reception in Hanoi on February 19 for visiting Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, during which he affirmed Vietnam's solidarity with Cuba.
The Vietnamese State leader stated that generations of Vietnamese people deeply appreciate Cuba’s selfless support for Vietnam during its most challenging moments in the struggle for national liberation in the past.
Vietnam stands in solidarity with Cuba in addressing its difficulties, Cuong said, expressing his belief that Cuba will overcome all challenges and continue to achieve new successes in its national defence and development.
The Vietnamese State leader highly valued the positive development of the special Vietnam-Cuba relationship, and expressed his delight at the close coordination between the two countries' ministries and sectors in implementing agreements reached during Party General Secretary To Lam’s state visit to Cuba in September 2024, particularly new directions for bilateral cooperation.
State President Luong Cuong (L) welcomes Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla. (Photo: VNA)
He suggested promoting high-level delegation exchanges, maintaining regular dialogues and coordination to effectively implement agreed-upon commitments, leveraging bilateral dialogue and cooperation mechanisms, and strengthening collaboration at multilateral forums.
The two sides should educate younger generations about the 65-year history of the exemplary Vietnam-Cuba relationship founded by President Ho Chi Minh and leader Fidel Castro Ruz, and nurtured by generations of leaders and people of both nations, Cuong said.
Cuban FM Bruno Rodríguez stated that the Party, State, and people of Cuba treasure the unwavering solidarity as well as spiritual and material support from their Vietnamese counterparts.
He emphasided Cuba’s commitment to further deepening economic, trade, investment ties, and other areas of cooperation, ensuring they match the special political relationship between the two nations.
The official congratulated Vietnam on its socio-economic achievements, while reaffirming Cuba’s desire to continue exchanging experiences and strengthening cooperation with Vietnam across all channels and sectors, thereby contributing to the development of both nations as well as peace, stability, and cooperation in the region and the world./.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son expressed his delight at the fruitful development of the Vietnam – Cuba relations in all Party, State, and people-to-people diplomacy channels, reaffirming that the Party and State of Vietnam attach importance to the special relationship with Cuba, the first country in the Western Hemisphere to establish diplomatic ties with Vietnam.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, To Lam, on February 4 held phone talks with First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel.
On behalf of the Party, State, people of Cuba and General Raul Castro Ruz, Diaz-Canel conveyed the best wishes to the Party, State and people of Vietnam on the occasion of the 95th founding anniversary of the CPV (February 3, 1930 - 2025) and the Lunar New Year of the Snake.
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.
