Vietnamese, Cuban trade unions promote traditional relations
President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) Nguyen Dinh Khang held talks with representatives of the Central Union of Cuban Workers (CTC) on June 30, as part of the VGCL delegation’s official visit to the Latin American country.
President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) Nguyen Dinh Khang (L) and Secretary General of CTC Ulises Guilarte de Nacimiento (Photo: VNA)
Havana (VNA) – Presidentof the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) Nguyen Dinh Khang held talks with representatives of the Central Union of Cuban Workers (CTC) on June 30, as part of the VGCL delegation’sofficial visit to the Latin American country.
During the talks, Politburo member of the Communist Party of Cuba and Secretary General of CTC Ulises Guilarte de Nacimiento briefed the guests on economicdifficulties facing Cuba due to various factors, as well as newtasks of the country's trade union
The official said he hopes that the VGCLwill share its experience with the CTC in in ensuring the interests of workers in the non-state economic sectors.
For his part, Khang expressed his belief that the Cuban peopleand workers will continue to promote their creativity to overcome existing difficulties,affirming that the VGCL iswilling to strengthen exchange and share experience in developing trade unions in various economic sectors.
Besides proposals on strengtheningcooperation between the two trade union organisations in order to deepen the Vietnam– Cuba special solidarity, Khang suggested the two unions further boost cooperationat international union forums and become bridges to other unions in the region.
The two sides highlighted the decisive role played by labourers in thecurrent society and the increasingimportance of trade unions in promoting and protecting the rights of workers.
On the occasion, the VGCL presented 25,000 EUR(over 26,000 USD) and other gifts to the CTC.
The same day, the Vietnamese delegation laid flowersat the José Martí monument in Haꦿnna in memory of the Cuban national hero, anꦑd visitedthe Fidel Centre in the capital city./.
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President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) Nguyen Dinh Khang (L) and Secretary General of CTC Ulises Guilarte de Nacimiento (Photo: VNA) 
