Vietnam Fatherland Front, Cuban Revolution Defence Committees enhance ties
President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Do Van Chien received a high-ranking delegation of the Committees for the Defence of the Revolution of Cuba (CDR) led by National Coordinator Gerardo Hernandez Nordelo in Hanoi on May 16.
President of the VFF Central Committee Do Van Chien (R) meets with CDR National Coordinator Gerardo Hernandez Nordelo in Hanoi on May 16. (Source: VFF Central Committee)
Hanoi (VNA) – President ofthe Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Do Van Chien received ahigh-ranking delegation of the Committees for the Defence of the Revolution ofCuba (CDR) led by National Coordinator Gerardo Hernandez Nordelo in Hanoi onMay 16.
Welcoming the CDR delegation, Chien,who is also a member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, highlightedthe over-60-year special relations between Vietnam and Cuba and affirmed thatthe fraternal solidarity, comprehensive cooperation, and mutual trust betweenthe two Parties, States, and peoples have been reinforced unceasingly anddeveloping strongly in all spheres.
He expressed his belief that basingon their sound relations, the VFF and CDR will continue helping to nurture thespecial ties and friendship between the Parties, States, and peoples of the twocountries.
Gerardo Hernandez Nordelo, who isalso a member of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee, voiced hisdelight that over the past years, the long-standing friendship and special solidaritybetween the two countries, including between the VFF and CDR, have continuallybeen consolidated and growing comprehensively, becoming a great source of supportfor the revolution in each nation.
The CDR will keep joining the VFFCentral Committee in future cooperation activities in order to help achieve thecommon goal of progressive, developed, and prosperous societies in theirrespective countries, he added.
At the meeting, the two sides spoke highlyof their coordination results as well as the implementation of the bilateralcooperation agreement for 2012 - 2022.
They agreed on the cooperation planfor 2023 - 2028 on the basis of their functions, tasks and power, relevantlegal regulations of each country, and the international treaties to which eachis a party.
Accordingly, from now to 2028, theVFF and CDR will step up communications about the Vietnam - Cuba traditionalfriendship and all-round cooperation among people of all social strata,especially the young; increase information exchange, coordination, and mutualassistance to help maintain peace, stability, and social order and safety ineach country; and support the interests of each country on the basis of thestances and viewpoints of international law and each side./.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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President of the VFF Central Committee Do Van Chien (R) meets with CDR National Coordinator Gerardo Hernandez Nordelo in Hanoi on May 16. (Source: VFF Central Committee) 
