Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh is paying an official visit to Cuba from May 19-21 at the invitation of Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parilla.
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (Source: VNA)
Havana (VNA) – Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and ForeignMinister Pham Binh Minh is paying an official visit to Cuba from May 19-21 at theinvitation of Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parilla.
During their talks on May 20, the two ministers informed each other oftheir respective country’s situation, and discussed measures to fosterbilateral solidarity and comprehensive cooperation, as well as regional andinternational issues of mutual concern.
Minh reaffirmed Vietnam’s support to Cuba and its willingness to shareexperience with the nation in development.
The two ministers agreed that bilateral relations are developing well,with the exchange of delegations maintained, bilateral cooperation mechanismsimplemented effectively and two-way trade continuing to rise and reach 335.8million USD in 2018.
They reached consensus on several measures to intensify ties, including increasingthe exchange of delegations; regularly maintaining existing cooperationmechanisms such as Theoretical Symposia between the two Parties, theInter-Governmental Committee, defence dialogues, and the two foreignministries’ Political Consultations; and completing a legal framework forbilateral collaboration.
Thetwo ministers discussed measures to facilitate bilateral investment and agreedto help Vietnamese and Cuban firms access each side’s market.
Onmultilateral cooperation, both sides spoke highly of mutual support atinternational organisations and multilateral forums to protect their interestsand improve the stature of each country.
Onregional and global issues, both sides vowed to support the settlement ofsovereignty disputes through peaceful measures in line with international law.
Followingthe talks, the two ministers signed a Political Consultation Plan for 2020-2022between the two Ministries of Foreign Affairs.
Aspart of the visit, Minh met with First Secretary of the Communist Party of CubaCentral Committee Raul Castro Ruz; President of the Council of State andCouncil of Ministers Miguel Diaz Canel Bermudez; and President of the NationalAssembly of People’s Power Esteban Lazo Hernandez.
TheCuban leaders affirmed that Cuba has attached importance to ties with Vietnamand suggested the two governments apply measures to push forward thedevelopment of bilateral relations.
Onthe occasion, Minh laid wreaths at President Ho Chi Minh monument and amemorial dedicated to Cuban national hero Jose Marti in Havana.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc affirmed that Vietnam is ready to help Cuba build a cyber security supervision centre during a reception in Hanoi on May 2 for Cuban Minister of Communications Jorge Luis Perdomo Di-Lella.
Defence Deputy Minister, Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh has affirmed that Vietnam hopes to step up defence relations with Cuba as cooperation in this field is an important pillar in the bilateral ties.
Cuba welcomes and stands ready to support Vietnamese businesses and investors so as to multiply successful projects of the two countries, President of the Cuban Chamber of Commerce Orlando Hernandez has said.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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.
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (Source: VNA) 
