Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 29 hosted an official welcome ceremony for his Cuban counterpart Manuel Marrero Cruz who is on an official friendship visit to Vietnam.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) welcomes Cuban counterpart Manuel Marrero Cruz (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 29 hostedan official welcome ceremony for his Cuban counterpart Manuel Marrero Cruz who is on anofficial friendship visit to Vietnam.
Following the ceremony, the two leaders heldtalks.
This is Manuel Marrero Cruz’s first visit to a countryoutside Latin America since he took office in December 2019, and also the first toVietnam by a Cuban leader since 2018.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and Cuban counterpart Manuel Marrero Cruz (Photo: VNA)
The visit aims to promote the implementation of agreementsreached by the two countries’ leaders and develop Vietnam-Cuba special ties,manifesting both countries' determination to further tighten the loyalfriendship and solidarity, mutual trust and comprehensive cooperation betweenthe two Parties, States, Governments and peoples.
Earlier, the Cuban Government leader paid tribute toPresident Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum, and is scheduled to pay courtesy visits to Party GeneralSecretary Nguyen Phu Trong and President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, and meet National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
The Cuban leader welcomed by Vietnamese children (Photo: VNA)
Also on the occasion of the visit, the Cuban PM will witnessthe signing of cooperation agreements, attend a Cuba-Vietnam business forum,and meet leaders of Ho Chi Minh City, among other activities./.
Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz’s upcoming official visit to Vietnam aims to further strengthen the fraternal solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and mutual trust between the Party, State and people of Cuba and Vietnam, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba Le Thanh Tung.
Minister of Construction Nguyen Thanh Nghi held a working session with Cuban Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment Rodrigo Malmierca Diaz in Hanoi on September 27.
Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz is paying an official friendship visit to Vietnam from September 28 to October 2 at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh. The Vietnam-Cuba special relations have been strengthened across all fields.
Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz leading a high-level Government delegation of Cuba arrived in Hanoi late September 28, beginning an official friendship visit to Vietnam at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) welcomes Cuban counterpart Manuel Marrero Cruz (Photo: VNA) 
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and Cuban counterpart Manuel Marrero Cruz (Photo: VNA) 
The Cuban leader welcomed by Vietnamese children (Photo: VNA) 
