Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on September 16 met with Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz as part of the Vietnamese official’s visit to the Caribbean nation for the Group of 77 plus China (G77+China) Summit.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha (left) and Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz. (Photo: VNA)
Havana (VNA) – Deputy Prime MinisterTran Hong Ha on September 16 met with Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruzas part of the Vietnamese official’s visit to the Caribbean nation for the Groupof 77 plus China (G77 China) Summit.
Ha affirmed that the Vietnamese Party, State,Government, National Assembly and people always remember the whole-heartedsupport of Cuba, and treasure and stay resolved to deepen the traditional solidarityand comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
Vietnam supports Cuba’s just revolutionarycause and will make more efforts, together with Cuba, to overcome the currentchallenges, he pledged, suggesting the two sides maintain their closecooperation to create optimal conditions for their businesses to enhance theirtrade and investment ties.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha (left) and Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz in a group photo. (Photo: VNA)
For his part, Manuel Marrero Cruz highlightedthe fraternity between Vietnam and Cuba, and thanked Vietnam for its support,especially its rice supply through both donations and commercial contracts.
The bilateral relationship is thrivingas reflected through the Cuba visit by NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue in April andthe trip to Vietnam later this month by the Cuban top legislator to commemoratethe 50th anniversary of the visit to the liberated zone in South Vietnam by leader Fidel Castro.
The host agreed to direct ministries andagencies to coordinate more closely with Vietnam to promote the bilateralinvestment and trade relations, particularly in agriculture, pharmaceuticals,biotechnology, and infrastructure, stressing that the two sides are now able tomove to a new phase of bilateral economic and trade cooperation.
The same day, Ha received Cuban Minister of Construction ReneMesa Villafana, and visited the ViMariel Industrial Park invested by Vietnam’s Viglacera Group.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha visits the ViMariel Industrial Park. (Photo: VNA)
Located in the Mariel Special Development Zone, ViMariel, the firstand the only industrial park invested by Vietnam in the Caribbean nation, ishome to 64 investment projects worth 3.3 billion USD, of them 44 operational./.
50 years ago, Cuba’s Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro made his first visit to Vietnam and the liberated zone in Southern Vietnam. To mark the historic event, ceremonies were held in both countries on September 12.
The relationship between the Parties, States and people of Cuba and Vietnam, which has been developed and nurtured by generations of leaders from both countries, is a rare and special one in contemporary world history.
Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz and Lao Party General Secretary and State President Thongloun Sisoulith have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation.
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.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha (left) and Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz. (Photo: VNA) 
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha (left) and Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz in a group photo. (Photo: VNA) 
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha visits the ViMariel Industrial Park. (Photo: VNA) 
