President of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez left Hanoi on September 28, concluding his visit to Vietnam and his attendance at a ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of Cuban leader Fidel Castro’s visit to the liberated area in South Vietnam.
Grand ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Cuban leader’s visit (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President of the National Assembly of People'sPower of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez left Hanoi on September 28, concluding hisvisit to Vietnam and his attendance at a ceremony to mark the 50th anniversaryof Cuban leader Fidel Castro’s visit to the liberated area in South Vietnam.
During his stay in Vietnam, Esteban Lazo Hernandez paid tributeto President Ho Chi Minh at his Mausoleum, paid a courtesy visit to PartyGeneral Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, and met with President Vo Van Thuong andNational Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) receives President of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez (Photo: VNA)
He also attended a grand ceremony marking the 50th anniversaryof the Cuban leader’s visit to Quang Tri province, together with Politburomember and standing member of the Party Central Committee's Secretariat, and Chairwomanof the committee's Organisation Commission Truong Thi Mai.
On this occasion, he presented orders and medals of theCuban State to seven incumbent and former leaders of the Vietnamese NationalAssembly for their significant contributions to the relations between the twocountries as well as their legislative bodies.
President of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez presents orders and medals of the Cuban State to seven incumbent and former leaders of the Vietnamese National Assembly (Photo: VNA)
Within the framework of his visit, the top Cuban legislator alsoreceived leaders of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations and theVietnam-Cuba Friendship Association.
He also visited the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Hospital in QuangBinh province, and several historical relic sites and a photoexhibition held by the Vietnam News Agency and Cuban news agency PrensaLatina, in Quang Tri province./.
The relationship of solidarity and trust between Vietnam and Cuba continues to grow strongly and become increasingly substantive and effective. Relations on all three channels of Party diplomacy, State diplomacy, and people’s diplomacy are increasingly deepening. In addition, two-way economic-trade-investment relations are receiving greater attention.
A grand ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Cuban leader Fidel Castro’s visit to the liberated area in the south of Vietnam (September 1973) took place in Dong Ha city in the south central province of Quang Tri on September 26.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a reception in Hanoi on September 27 for a Cuban high-ranking delegation led by Politburo member of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez, who is in Vietnam to attend a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Cuban leader Fidel Castro’s trip to the liberated zone in the south of Vietnam.
Seven incumbent and former leaders of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) and its agencies have been honoured with orders and medals of the Cuban State for their significant contributions to the relations between the two countries as well as their legislative bodies.
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Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
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.
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.
Grand ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Cuban leader’s visit (Photo: VNA) 
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) receives President of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez (Photo: VNA) 
President of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez presents orders and medals of the Cuban State to seven incumbent and former leaders of the Vietnamese National Assembly (Photo: VNA) 
