President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Prime Minister of Cuba Manuel Marrero Cruz (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has affirmed that Vietnam always standsunited with and supports fraternal Cuba amid complicated developments in theworld.
During a meeting in Hanoion September 29 with Prime Minister of Cuba Manuel MarreroCruz, who is on a Vietnam visit from September 28 – October 2, President Phucconveyed sympathy of the Vietnamese Party, State and people to Cuba over the fuel storage facility fire in Matanzas city on August 5and the consequences of Ian typhoon on September 27.
He also hailed theresults of talks between the two Prime Ministers, which he said will contribute to consolidating bilateral ties.
PM Manuel Marrero Cruz stressed that Cubaalways treasures and wishes to further deepen the special traditional friendshipand comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam.
He expressed readinessto learn from Vietnam’s experience in socio-economic development and globalintegration, as well as its response to global economic challenges.
The two leadersexpressed determination to further deepen the exemplary Vietnam-Cubarelationship founded by Presidents Ho Chi Minh and Fidel Castro and nurtured bygenerations of the two countries’ leaders and people, and agreed to intensify education of young generations in the Vietnam-Cuba speciไal friendship.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister of Cuba Manuel Marrero Cruz with delegates (Photo: VNA)
They reached consensus on promoting economic, trade and investment ties to be commensurate with the two countries' fine political relations, with focus on agriculture, health care, finance-banking, sci-tech.They will also continue with consultations and mutual support at internationalorganisations and multilateral forums, especially at the United Nations and theNon-Aligned Movement.
Cuba always highlyvalues the solidarity and sincere support that the Vietnamese Party, State andpeople have offered to the Cuban people over the past time, particularly inrice supply and food production, Cruz said.
He noted that the two countrieswill hold important activities marking the 50th anniversary of Gen.Fidel Castro’s historic visit to Vietnam's southern liberation zone and the 40th anniversary of Vietnam - Cuba Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation this year,Cruz expressed his belief that the close fraternal tiesbetween Vietnam and Cuba will enter a new development period, for the benefitof the two peoples and for peace, stability, cooperation and development ꦉin thetwo regions and the world./.
Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz will pay an official friendship visit to Vietnam from September 28 to October 2, the Foreign Ministry announced.
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 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.
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.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Prime Minister of Cuba Manuel Marrero Cruz (Photo: VNA) 
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister of Cuba Manuel Marrero Cruz with delegates (Photo: VNA) 
