Vietnam, Cuba sign cooperation documents during Party chief’s visit
Vietnam and Cuba reached an array of cooperation documents during the State visit to Cuba by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong from March 28-31.
Vietnam News Agency sign an agreement with Cuban News Agency in an effort to raise the efficiency of cooperation. (Source: VNA)
Havana (VNA) – Vietnam and Cuba reached an array of cooperation documentsduring the State visit to Cuba by General Secretary of the Communist Party ofVietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong from March 28-31.
Thedocuments comprise a cooperation agreement between the CPV and the CommunistParty of Cuba (PCC) during 2018-2023, an agreement between the Vietnamese andCuban Governments, which frees Cuba from its debts to Vietnam, and anotheragreement on judicial support in criminal affairs.
Amemorandum of understanding (MoU) on the enhancement of scientific andtechnological collaboration between Vietnam’s Ministry of Science andTechnology, and the Cuban Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, aMoU between the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, andCuba’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, and another MoU betweenthe Vietnamese and Cuban construction ministries were also inked on thisoccasion.
Ofnote, Vietnam and Cuba agreed to scale up efforts to review and push for thesigning of a new trade agreement, putting it into force as soon as possible,under a freshly-signed agreement on the end of negotiations of the new deal.
TheVietnam News Agency (VNA) and the Prensa Latina News Agency also inked anagreement, aiming to increase the exchange of information and effectivelyconsolidate the traditional cooperation between the two agencies in particularand the two countries in general.
Onthis occasion, the VNA reached a MoU with the Cuban News Agency (ACN) in aneffort to raise the efficiency of cooperation and make their informationsharing and professional assistance more suitable with requirements of themodern press.
SovicoGroup of Vietnam’s budget carrier Vietjet Air signed a MoU with Cuban CivilAviation Corporation, under which the two sides will seek cooperation foropportunities in the aviation market.-VNA
Vietnam and Cuba discussed ways to make their special ties more practical and effective with the focus on promising sectors such as economics, trade, investment, construction, agriculture, aquaculture and green energy.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong was granted the Doctor Honoris Causa title in political science by the University of Havana (UH) to recognise his important contributions to Vietnam’s nation-building cause and practical and theoretical views he shared with Cuba at a ceremony in Havana on March 29 morning (local time).
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong has expressed his hope that young people of Vietnam and Cuba will treasure and write new chapters of the countries’ solidarity, friendship and cooperation.
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.
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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.
Vietnam News Agency sign an agreement with Cuban News Agency in an effort to raise the efficiency of cooperation. (Source: VNA) 
