According to Cuban media outlets such as Granma, Cubadebate, Cubasí, Prensa Latina and ACN, President Díaz-Canel expressed appreciation for the patriotism and determination of the Vietnamese people, noting that the Cuban delegation had received warm affection wherever it went.
Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba and his spouse attend the grand banquet marking the 80th National Day of Vietnam. (Photo: VNA)
Havana (VNA)𒊎 - Cuban media has given wide coverage to the official visit to Vietnam from August 31 to September 2 by Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba, underlining the solidarity, special friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
During the visit, the Cuban leader held talks with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and met with other high-ranking leaders of Vietnam. He also attended the celebration of the 80th National Day of Vietnam on September 2 and activities marking the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Cuba.
According to Cuban media outlets such as Granma, Cubadebate, Cubasí, Prensa Latina and ACN, President Díaz-Canel expressed appreciation for the patriotism and determination of the Vietnamese people, noting that the Cuban delegation had received warm affection wherever it went.
The Cuban leader was reported to have valued the progress in bilateral relations following the visit to Cuba by General Secretary Lam in September 2024, and affirmed the importance of further strengthening cooperation between the two Parties in all fields.
As part of the visit, the two sides exchanged agreements and memoranda of understanding in rice production, healthcare, comprehensive cooperation, document management and archiving, and the establishment of a pharmaceutical joint venture.
President Díaz-Canel also attended a ceremony marking the symbolic handover of 14.5 million USD, the first phase of a support campaign for Cuba initiated by the Vietnam Red Cross Society on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
Cuban media also carried articles and interviews with leaders, former officials, and ambassadors of both countries, reflecting on the traditional ties and mutual support between the two peoples.
On this occasion, Vietnam Television and Cuban Television were scheduled to jointly broadcast the short film on September 2, highlighting cooperation in rice production./.
State President Luong Cuong on September 1 stressed that the Party, State, and people of Vietnam always treasure and remember the solidarity and wholehearted support that Cuba gave Vietnam during its past struggle for national liberation and reunification, as well as in the ongoing process of national construction and defence.
The two leaders briefed each other on the situation in their respective countries, agreed on directions and measures to further consolidate and develop the special traditional friendship between Vietnam and Cuba, and discussed several regional and international issues of mutual concern.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba Le Quang Long described the two countries' fraternal relationship as a rare one in international relations and a valuable asset that has been extremely treasured and developed across all areas by the two Parties, States, and peoples.
Defence Minister Gen. Phan Van Giang expressed his hope that collaboration between the Ministry of National Defence of Vietnam and the Maritime Board of Russia will continue to be strengthened on the basis of mutual benefit, in line with international law and the laws of each country.
Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Berris Ekinci affirmed Turkey’s desire to deepen cooperation with Vietnam, noting that since establishing diplomatic ties in 1978, the two countries have maintained effective collaboration in trade, investment, defence industry, culture, and tourism.
The host leader agreed with the Vietnamese diplomat’s proposals to enhance parliamentary cooperation, including promoting the activities of the parliamentary friendship groups and sharing legislative experience, considering them important drivers for bilateral ties.
PM Pham Minh Chinh underscored the importance of solidarity and unanimity between the NA and the Government in performing tasks, including the building of a legal system that promotes a law-governed socialist State of the people, by the people, and for the people.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the entire foreign affairs sector, including the diplomatic service, to continue playing a pioneering role in creating a peaceful and stable environment, and maximising external resources and favourable conditions to spur national development, particularly to achieve the development goals for 2030 and 2045.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on September 15 sent a congratulatory message to Chandrapuram Ponnusami Radhakrishnan, who took oath as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (upper house) and Vice President of India.
Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu underscored that preparations for the first congress of the Party Committee of Central Party Agencies for the 2025–2030 tenure must be thorough and meticulous.
At AIPA-46, Vietnam will actively engage and put forward proposals and initiatives to further strengthen regional cooperation, and the role and contribution of parliamentary diplomacy, said Deputy Foreign Minister Le Anh Tuan.
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on September 13 issued Resolution No. 1825/NQ-UBTVQH15 approving the proposal of the Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy to initiate legal proceedings against and detain Tran Van Thuc, a deputy of the 15th NA.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s upcoming trip is not only a milestone in consolidating the Vietnam – Malaysia relations but also an affirmation of Vietnam’s proactive and constructive role in promoting cooperation, stability, and sustainable development within ASEAN.
General Secretary Lam recognised the general department for its contributions to industrialisation and modernisation, underlined that it has played a crucial role in strengthening the nation’s defence capabilities.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, who is President of the National Election Council (NEC), chaired the council’s second meeting in Hanoi on September 15.
President Cuong described the academy as a shining example in scientific research, strategic advice provision, theory development, and enhancing the leadership, direction, and management capacity of the Party and State in national defence and security, helping to build the military, strengthen national defence, protect the Fatherland early and from afar, maintain political and social stability, and lay a solid foundation for the national construction and defence cause.
To meet demands for accurate, comprehensive, objective, rich, and dynamic information on the 14th National Party Congress, the Vietnam News Agency will continue equipping the website with new features and regularly update news and data, supporting the effective popularisation of this key political event.
Cuban Ambassador to Venezuela Dagoberto Rodríguez noted that in world history, few relationships are as exceptional as that of Vietnam and Cuba. From José Martí and President Ho Chi Minh to Fidel Castro, generations of revolutionary leaders have sown and cultivated the seeds of friendship that is now an invaluable spiritual asset for both nations.
Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Anatoly Aleksandrovich Sivak pledged that Belarus will make every effort to implement the agreements reached by the two countries’ high-ranking leaders, for the benefit and prosperity of both peoples.
