President Tran Dai Quang receives outgoing Cuban ambassador
President Tran Dai Quang congratulated outgoing Ambassador Herminio Lopez Diaz on the latter’s successful term in Vietnam while receiving the Cuban diplomat in Hanoi on August 28.
President Tran Dai Quang (L) receives outgoing Ambassador Herminio Lopez Diaz on August 28 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Tran Dai Quangcongratulated outgoing Ambassador Herminio Lopez Diaz on the latter’ssuccessful term in Vietnam while receiving the Cuban diplomat in Hanoi onAugust 28.
He said in the four-year tenure in Vietnam,Ambassador Diaz became a trustworthy bridge linking the two countries’ Partyand State leaders and is also a close friend and effective partner ofministries, sectors, socio-political organisations and localities in Vietnam.
Vietnam-Cuba relations are special and exemplaryties set up by late Presidents Ho Chi Minh and Fidel Castro and nurtured by generationsof leaders and people of the two countries. The Vietnamese Party, State and peoplealways keep in mind Fidel Castro’s contributions to bilateral relations,President Quang said.
“Cuba is always deep in the heart of eachVietnamese people,” he stressed.
He expressed his delight at the thrivingsolidarity, comprehensive cooperation and mutual trust between the Vietnameseand Cuba Parties, States and people, congratulating the Latin American countryon its socio-economic and diplomatic achievements over the past years,particularly in the update of its economic model.
The President affirmed the Vietnamese Party,State and people’s consistent support to Cuba in all spheres, adding that theyare ready to share all experience in the three decades of reforms with Cuba.
On this occasion, he also asked the ambassadorto convey the invitation to visit Vietnam to Cuban President Raul Castro.
At the meeting, Ambassador Diaz delivered theCuban Party, State and people’s congratulations on the 72nd National Day ofVietnam, stressing that Cuba will exert every effort to nurture the exemplaryrelationship between the two countries.
Briefing his host about the outcomes of his termin Vietnam, the diplomat appreciated President Quang’s contributions tobilateral ties.
Diaz pledged that on whichever positions he willhold, he will keep contributing to the solidarity and comprehensive cooperationbetween the Cuban and Vietnamese Parties, States and people. The Cuban Embassywill also work closely with relevant agencies of Vietnam to reinforce theircountries’ relations.-VNA
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Deputy Minister of Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh has highlighted advanced defence cooperation between Vietnam and Cuba, describing this as a pillar and model for bilateral collaboration in other fields.
The Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Association on August 10 organised an exchange programme in the northern province of Bac Ninh to mark the 64th anniversary of the attack on Moncada Barracks (July 26).
Leaders of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCMCYU) and the Young Communist League of Cuba (UJC) have pledged to work harder to tighten the loyal and pure relations between Vietnam and Cuba.
Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung paid an official visit to Cuba from August 23-25 with the aim of shoring up financial and trade partnership between Vietnam and Cuba.
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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.
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President Tran Dai Quang (L) receives outgoing Ambassador Herminio Lopez Diaz on August 28 (Photo: VNA) 
