Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung (R) receivesCuban Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz on October 3 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Trinh DinhDung received Cuban Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment Rodrigo MalmiercaDíaz in Hanoi on October 3, applauding activities of the Vietnam-CubaInter-Governmental Committee of which Díaz is a co-chairman.
Deputy PM Dung offered sympathies on Cuba’sheavy human and property losses caused by hurricane Irma. He reiterated theVietnamese Party, State and people’s appreciation of the special sentiment andprecious support that Cuba has given to Vietnam throughout history.
Applauding activities of the Vietnam-CubaInter-Governmental Committee, the official said it is a suitable and effectivecooperation mechanism, so both sides should make concerted efforts to implementagreements reached at each meeting of the committee.
The two countries should continue expandingcooperation in more spheres that match their demand and strength, Dung said,noting that the two sides have actively implemented the reached agreements,especially those on cooperation in rice production, maize and soya cultivation,and coffee and aquaculture development, helping Cuba improve its productioncapacity and ensure food security.
The countries are also promoting cooperation inhealth care and biology, the Deputy PM added.
He and the Cuban minister shared the view thatbilateral relations are in their prime and keep growing in all fields,particularly in economy and science-technique, helping to bring economic tieson par with the sound political relationship.
Minister Díaz said the cooperation mechanism ofVietnam-Cuba Inter-Governmental Committee is proving effective, contributing tothe implementation of the two Governments’ agreements. Both sides are workinghard to raise bilateral trade to 500 million USD in the next five years.
He noted Vietnamese firms like Viglacera, Hanel,Tin Thanh and Thai Binh are coordinating with Cuban partners to seek licensesfor their investment projects on construction material and household applianceproduction, hotel building, and renewable energy development in the LatinAmerican country.-VNA
Some Vietnamese companies, via the Cuba Embassy in Vietnam, have offered material support to Cuban people with a view to helping them to overcome consequences caused by hurricane Irma.
A delegation from the Vietnam Fatherland Front led by Vice President Bui Thi Thanh, paid a visit to Cuba from Sept 12-15 to tighten traditional relations between two public mobilisation organisations.
The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) and the Central Union of Cuban Workers (CTC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on specific activities to promote the bilateral relations.
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The 35th meeting of the Vietnam-Cuba Inter-Governmental Committee concluded in Hanoi on October 3, reaching a consensus to soon sign a new trade agreement and facilitate the implementation of investment projects in the two countries.
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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.
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Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung (R) receivesCuban Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz on October 3 (Photo: VNA) 
