The ongoing visit to Cuba by a high-level Vietnamese military delegation from June 1-7 is a chance for the two countries to strengthen ties in various fields, including defence.
General Ngo Xuan Lich (R) and General Raul Castro (Photo: VNA)
Havana (VNA) - The ongoing visit to Cubaby a high-level Vietnamese military delegation from June 1-7 is a chance forthe two countries to strengthen ties in various fields, including defence.
General Ngo Xuan Lich, Politburo member, ViceSecretary of the Central Military Commission and Minister of National Defence,made the remark at a meeting with General Raul Castro, First Secretary of theCentral Committee of the Cuban Communist Party, President of the Council ofState and President of the Council of Ministers, in Havana on July 6.
On behalf of the Vietnamese Party, State,government, people and army, Lich thanked his Cuban counterparts for supportingVietnam in the cause of national liberation, reunification, building andsafeguarding.
Castro expressed his belief that the Vietnamesemilitary delegation’s visit will boost relations between the two countries’Parties, States, peoples and armed forces.
After a welcome ceremony on June 5, Minister NgoXuan Lich had talks with Sen. Lieut. Gen. Leopoldo Cintra Frias, Minister ofthe Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces (MINFAR).
Lich said his visit aims to enhance cooperation thatthe two sides agreed to during the trip to Vietnam by Leopoldo Cintra Frias inMarch 2017 to deepen bilateral defence ties.
The two ministers agreed to actively implementcooperation agreements to reinforce friendship, mutual trust, and close-knitties between Vietnamese and Cuban people and armed forces.
They also exchanged measures to boostcollaboration in fields of their strength, especially training, medicalmilitary, defence industry and logistics.
Both sides decided to promote high-leveldelegation exchanges and share experience in building the army and cooperationplan for 2017-2019 as a foundation to implement bilateral defence agreements.
After talks, the two ministers witnessed thesigning of a cooperation agreement between the Cuban department ofcounter-intelligence under the MINFAR and the army security protectiondepartment under the Vietnam Ministry of National Defence.-VNA
Sen. Lieu. Gen. Luong Cuong, Chairman of the VPA's Gen. Department of Politics of received a delegation from the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces led by Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen Leopoldo Cintra Frias
Vice President and General Secretary of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations Don Tuan Phong received a delegation from the Cuban Institute for Friendship with the Peoples in Hanoi on April 17
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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.
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.
General Ngo Xuan Lich (R) and General Raul Castro (Photo: VNA) 
