A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Public Security led by Deputy Minister Senior Lieutenant General Tran Quoc To paid a working visit to Cuba on October 22-26.
A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Public Security led by Deputy Minister Senior Lieutenant General Tran Quoc To hold talks with Lieutenant General Lázaro Alberto Álvarez Casas, Minister of the Interior of Cuba (Photo: VNA)
Havana (VNA) ♊- A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Public Security led by Deputy Minister Senior Lieutenant General Tran Quoc To paid a working visit to Cuba on October 22-26.
During the delegation's talks with Lieutenant General Lázaro Alberto Álvarez Casas, Minister of the Interior of Cuba, both sides assessed the progress of the two ministries' cooperation agreement signed in 2018. They also reviewed recent collaborative efforts between their agencies.
The two parties committed to enhancing cooperation by sharing experience in force building, inspection, supervision, training, and immigration management, contributing to safeguarding national security and maintaining social order and safety in each country. They agreed to increase the exchange of delegations and experts across various areas, while continuing to implement the agreed contents between the two ministries.
Both sides emphasised the importance of nurturing the faithful solidarity and friendship between the Cuban and Vietnamese people.
To expressed his gratitude for the selfless and wholehearted support of the Cuban people for Vietnam’s cause of national safeguarding and building, affirming that Vietnam will always stand side by side with Cuba in every circumstance.
Meeting with the staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Cuba, the Deputy Minister briefed them on the current situation in Vietnam and praised the embassy's role in fostering bilateral relations. He encouraged the staff to continue acting as a bridge to further enhance the special and great friendship between the two nations.
While in Cuba, the Vietnamese delegation laid flowers at the monument of President Ho Chi Minh in the park named after him in Havana; and visited the Che Guevara memorial site, as well as the Fidel Castro Centre, a place dedicated to collecting, preserving and honouring the legacy of the late Cuban leader/.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 24 said Vietnam and Cuba should continue working closely together to foster their multi-faceted cooperation, at a reception for Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla on the sidelines of the expanded BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia.
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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.
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