Vietnam and Cuba have reiterated their determination to consolidate the historical close-knit ties between the two countries’ Parties, parliaments, and States.
Vietnam’s National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong (L) and Second Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and Vice President of the Councils of State and Ministers Jose Ramon Machado Ventura (Photo: VNA)
Havana (VNA) – Vietnam and Cubahave reiterated their determination to consolidate the historical close-knitties between the two countries’ Parties, parliaments, and States.
The statement was made by Vietnam’s NationalAssembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong and Second Secretary of the CentralCommittee of the Communist Party of Cuba and Vice President of the Councils ofState and Ministers Jose Ramon Machado Ventura during their recent meeting inCuba.
The Vietnamese Vice Chairwoman congratulatedCuba on the successful organisation of the seventh Party Congress, andexpressed her belief that the Cuban people will reap more achievements insocio-economic development in the future.
She also briefed the outcomes of her workingsession with Chairman of the Cuban National Assembly Esteban Lazo Hernandez,during which the two sides discussed specific measures to enhance collaborationamong legislative bodies.
For his part, Machado Ventura said he alwayskeep a close watch on the situation in Vietnam and highly appreciated theCommunist Party of Vietnam for dispatching a special envoy to Cuba soon toinform the outcomes of the 12th National Party Congress.
He underlined the significance of exchangingtheory work since the two countries’ Parties and States are embarking on a newrevolutionary period.
As part of her visit to Cuba on February 16-17,NA Vice Chairwoman Phong met Kenia Serrano, President of the Cuban Institute ofFriendship with the Peoples (ICAP), during which she stressed the importance ofpeople-to-people exchanges in bringing the two nations closer together.
She hoped Vietnamese and Cuban massorganisations will increase cooperation to help cement rapports between the twocountries.
The ICAP President affirmed Vietnam has alwaysbeen an interest and a source of aspiration for the solidarity movements of theCuban people with those around the world.
She took this occasion to invite Vietnam toparticipate in solidarity activities with Cuba in 2017, including theAsia-Pacific Cuba Solidarity Conference in the Philippines in April.
The prosecution sectors of Vietnam and Cuba have agreed to boost the exchange of information on non-traditional and trans-national crimes and soon ink a bilateral judiciary support agreement in 2017-2018.
The 56th anniversary of Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic relationship and Cuba’s 58th National Day were marked with a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on December 28.
Chairman of Cuban National Assembly (NA) Esteban Lazo Hernandez held a reception on February 15 for Vietnam’s NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong who is in Havana for an official working visit.
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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.
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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.
Vietnam’s National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong (L) and Second Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and Vice President of the Councils of State and Ministers Jose Ramon Machado Ventura (Photo: VNA)
