Vietnam – Cuba bonds flourish across continents: Ambassador
The special friendship between Vietnam and Cuba continues to shine across geographical boundaries, as evidenced by the close ties between their diplomatic missions worldwide, including that in Venezuela, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to the South American country Vu Trung My.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela congratulate the Cuban diplomatic mission on the occasion of Cuba's 66th National Day. (Photo courtesy of the Vietnamese Embassy)
Hanoi (VNA) -ꩲ The special friendship between Vietnam and Cuba continues to shine across geographical boundaries, as evidenced by the close ties between their diplomatic missions worldwide, including that in Venezuela, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to the South American country Vu Trung My.
During his visit to the Cuban Embassy in Venezuela on December 30, on the occasion of Cuba's 66th National Day (January 1, 1959-2025) and the 64th anniversary of Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic relations (December 2, 1960-2024), My extended his congratulations to the Cuban Party, State, Government and people on this revolutionary milestone.
He recalled the significance of January 1, 1959 when the Cuban people, under the leadership of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro, overthrew the Batista regime and established the first farmers' and workers’ state in the western hemisphere. He expressed his confidence that under the wise leadership of the Communist Party of Cuba, headed by First Secretary and President Miguel Díaz Canel, the Cuban people will continue to safeguard their revolutionary achievements and carve out new results in building a prosperous and sustainable socialist country.
He went on to highlight the special friendship between Vietnam and Cuba, which was cultivated by President Ho Chi Minh and leader Fidel Castro, and nurtured by generations of leaders of both nations.
Cuban Ambassador to Venezuela Dagoberto Rodríguez Barrera, for his part, expressed his delight over the growing traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations. The bilateral ties have been consolidated and developed strongly through high-level exchanges.
He affirmed that the Cuban Party, State, Government and people always appreciate the solidarity and friendship with Vietnam, hoping that generations of Vietnamese and Cuban people will keep on preserving and enhancing this special friendship.
Over the recent past, the two embassies have collaborated on implementing various activities to strengthen mutual understanding, including workshops on the occasion of the birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh and the celebration of Fidel Castro’s historical visit to Vietnam and the liberated zone in Quang Tri province./.
The Ho Chi Minh Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) on December 23 held a gathering to mark 66th National Liberation Day of Cuba (January 1, 1959-2025) and the 64th anniversary of the Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic relations (December 2, 1960-2024).
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam had a meeting with leader of the Cuban revolution General Raul Castro Ruz in Havana on September 27 morning (local time) as part of his state visit to the Caribbean country.
Officials and staff of the Vietnamese and Cuban Embassies in Argentina gathered at an exchange in Buenos Aires on September 26 to strengthen their friendship and solidarity, heading to the celebration of the 64th anniversary of the Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic relations (December 12, 1960-2024).
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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