Vietnam, Cuba discuss measures to further beef up bilateral cooperation
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son expressed his delight at the fruitful development of the Vietnam – Cuba relations in all Party, State, and people-to-people diplomacy channels, reaffirming that the Party and State of Vietnam attach importance to the special relationship with Cuba, the first country in the Western Hemisphere to establish diplomatic ties with Vietnam.
At the talks between Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (second, left) and Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla (first, right). (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla discussed directions and measures to promote the traditional solidarity, special friendship, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations during their talks in Hanoi on February 19.
Son expressed his delight at the fruitful development of the Vietnam – Cuba relations in all Party, State, and people-to-people diplomacy channels, reaffirming that the Party and State of Vietnam attach importance to the special relationship with Cuba, the first country in the Western Hemisphere to establish diplomatic ties with Vietnam.
Vietnam always closely follows and shares concerns about Cuba’s situation, he stated, expressing his belief that the Party, State, and people of Cuba will overcome all difficulties and challenges, continue to steadfastly advance on the path of peace protection and national development, and enhance Cuba’s role and position on the international arena.
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (R) shakes hands with Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla. (Photo: VNA)
For his part, Bruno Parrilla, who is on an official visit to Vietnam from February 18 to 20, stated that the Party, State, and people of Cuba always treasure and sincerely appreciate the solidarity and valuable support that the Party, State, and people of Vietnam have extended to Cuba over the years.
He expressed his admiration and appreciation for Vietnam’s remarkable and comprehensive achievements over nearly 40 years of its “Doi moi” (renewal) process, as well as the country’s growing role and position in the region and the world. He affirmed that Cuba considers Vietnam a successful model and hopes to share experiences with Vietnam across various fields.
The two sides agreed to closely coordinate and implement measures to further deepen bilateral cooperation through high-level exchanges, effective implementation of agreements and mechanisms between the two Parties and States, particularly those reached during Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s state visit to Cuba in September 2024; and expand cooperation in trade, agriculture, energy, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals.
They also pledged to boost coordination in organising the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Year 2025 to celebrate the 65th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties.
⛦ The two officials reaffirmed their commitments to strengthening coordination and mutual support at international organisations and multilateral forums, particularly at the United Nations, thus contributing to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world./.
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