VOV steps up radio broadcast cooperation with Cuban partner
A Voice of Vietnam (VOV) delegation, led by its General Director Nguyen The Ky has been on a visit to Cuba from June 6 – 9 to strengthen bilateral cooperation in radio broadcast.
General Director Nguyen The Ky (L) and Alfonso Noya Martinez, President of the Cuban Institute of Radio and Television at the signing ceremony (Photo: VOV)
Hanoi (VNA) – A Voice of Vietnam (VOV) delegation, led by its General DirectorNguyen The Ky has been on a visit to Cuba from June 6 – 9 to strengthen bilateralcooperation in radio broadcast.
During the visit, Ky attended and delivered a speech at a seminar on historicalmemory and cultural heritage of the International Convention of Radio andTelevision in Varadero from June 7-9.
Heand Alfonso Noya Martinez, President of the Cuban Institute of Radio andTelevision (ICRT), signed a cooperation agreement, during the framework of theInternational Convention of Radio and Television.
Thesides inked their first cooperation pact in 2013. Their new deal was said toadd new terms and contents, including the exchange of programmes on politics,economics, social affairs and culture, joint work in reporter training,exchange of high-ranking leaders, and joint production of radio and televisionprogrammes.
Afterthe signing ceremony, the VOV and ICRT leaders began their discussion. Theystressed their determination to realise the agreement via regular liaison, andto drive their collaboration toward effectiveness in contribution to Vietnam –Cuba relations.
Attendingthe signing ceremony and discussion, Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba Nguyen TrungThanh said the pact will build on outcomes of Party General Secretary NguyenPhu Trong’s March visit to Cuba in promoting Vietnam – Cuba trust andcomprehensive cooperation.
Talkingto Vietnam News Agency, Ky said the freshly signed agreement with the ICRT ismore practical to both parties involved.-VNA
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General Director Nguyen The Ky (L) and Alfonso Noya Martinez, President of the Cuban Institute of Radio and Television at the signing ceremony (Photo: VOV) 
