Vietnam, Cuba boost defence cooperation in comprehensive, practical manner
General Phan Van Giang, Vice Secretary of the Central Military Commission and Defence Minister, hosted a reception in Hanoi on December 6 for Divisional General Víctor Rojo Ramos, head of the Political Directorate of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR).
Hanoi (VNA) – General Phan Van Giang, Vice Secretary of the CentralMilitary Commission and Defence Minister, hosted a reception in Hanoi onDecember 6 for Divisional General Víctor Rojo Ramos, head of the PoliticalDirectorate of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR).
Giang thanked the guest for accepting his ministry’sinvitation to attend the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2022, affirmingthat the Cuban delegation’s presence will surely contribute to the success ofthe event.
He stressed that despite impact of the COVID-19 pandemic,the two countries’ relations have thrived, reflected through the frequencyof their high-ranking leaders's visits.
Regarding defence cooperation, based on signed documents andagreements, the two sides have effectively carried out collaboration activitiesin various fields, particularly in defence industry, training, militarymedicine, and Party and political works, said Giang.
He affirmed his ministry always wishes to promote and implement cooperationactivities with its Cuban counterpart in a more comprehensive, effective andpractical manner in the time to come.
It will create favourable conditions for and direct relevantagencies and units to carry out contents agreed during Divisional General Ramos’sofficial visit, he added.
Thanking the Vietnam People’s Army’s support for Cuba’snation building and safeguarding cause, Divisional General Ramos said thatdefence cooperation has become a pillar and a role model promoting othercollaboration fields.
Cuba always respects and upholds its relationship withVietnam, and wishes to promote bilateral cooperation in all fields, especiallydefence ties, in the coming time, he stressed./.
Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) Central Committee and President of the Vietnam Youth Federation Nguyen Ngoc Luong has met Rogelio Polanco Fuentes, Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba’s Central Committee and head of its Ideological Department, in Havana.
A Hanoi delegation led by Standing Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Thi Tuyen has paid a working visit to Cuba from November 19, in a bid to foster friendship and cooperation with the traditional partner of Vietnam.
Minister of Justice Le Thanh Long is paying a working visit to Cuba starting November 28, with an aim to deepen bilateral cooperation in legal and judicial affairs.
Divisional General Víctor Rojo Ramos, head of the Political Directorate of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR), is leading a delegation to pay an official visit to Vietnam and attend Vietnam International Defence Expo 2022 from December 1-12.
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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.
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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.
An overview of the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
