VNHNO - Deputy Prime Minister, Truong Hoa Binh, has affirmed that Vietnam attaches great importance to its comprehensive cooperation with Cuba, while making efforts to consolidate and deepen the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
The government official made the remarks during talks with First Vice President of the Council of State and the Council of Ministers of Cuba, Salvador Valdes Mesa, in Hanoi on September 13, on the occasion of the Cuban guest’s visit to Vietnam to attend the 45th anniversary of Cuban leader Fidel Castro’s historical visit to Vietnam in September 1973.
Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh affirmed that Vietnam always remembers the support of Cuba during the past struggles for national independence and unification.
Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh and First Vice President of the Council of State and the Council of Ministers of Cuba Salvador Valdes Mesa. Photo: VGP
The celebration of the 45th anniversary of Cuban leader Fidel Castro’s historical visit to Vietnam contributes to strengthening the special relationship between Vietnam and Cuba and intends to educate the younger generations on the relationship between the two countries, the Deputy PM noted.
First Vice President of the Council of State, Salvador Valdes Mesa, said that the visit to Cuba by Party General Secretary, Nguyen Phu Trong, in March 2018, created a special impact on the political and economic relations between the two countries. He also expressed his gratitude to Vietnam for supporting the country over the past few years, particularly in addressing the consequences of typhoons.
The two sides also discussed measures to enhance the bilateral cooperation in the new era and realise the commitments reached during the Party chief's visit to Cuba.
Deputy PM Binh noted that Vietnam welcomes the visit to Vietnam by President of the Council of State and the Council of Ministers of Cuba scheduled for late this year, affirming that Vietnam is willing to share its experience on Constitution amendments with Cuba./.
