Ambassadors of ASEAN countries to Cuba appreciate Vietnam’s role
The Ambassadors of Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Malaysia to Cuba on December 30 praised Vietnam's role as the rotating Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Havana, Cuba (ACHC) for the second half of 2024, highlighting its efforts to strengthen intra-regional relations as well as the bloc’s ties with the host country.
The Ambassadors of Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Malaysia to Cuba praise Vietnam's role as the rotating Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Havana. (Photo: VNA)
Havana (VNA) - The Ambassadors of Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Malaysia to Cuba on December 30 praised Vietnam's role as the rotating Chair🐲 of the ASEAN Committee in Havana, Cuba (ACHC) for the second half of 2024, highlighting its efforts to strengthen intra-regional relations as well as the bloc’s ties with the host country.
At the handover ceremony of the rotating chairmanship to Cambodia, Vietnam's Ambassador to Cuba Le Quang Long summarised the grouping’s activities in the second half of 2024, including the organisation of events and meetings with local officials to strengthen friendship and solidarity within the ASEAN community, as well as promoting mutual understanding between ASEAN and Cuba.
Cambodian Ambassador Chea Thireak committed to making every effort to enhance the activities of the ACHC, thereby strengthening relations with Cuba in all areas, particularly in economy, trade, investment, tourism, and culture.
At the event, the ambassadors of ASEAN countries in Cuba, including Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Vietnam, as well as Timor-Leste, which is on the path to joining the bloc, emphasised the importance of fostering unity within the bloc and promoting cooperation with Cuba so as to contribute to enhancing ASEAN's image and reputation./.
Cuba and Malaysia need to deepen their cooperation in the fields of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, particularly in producing vaccines, according to Cuban Ambassador to Malaysia Florentino Batista Gonzalez.
Vietnam and Cuba continue to engage in regular bilateral contacts and exchanges at various levels, particularly at the highest levels. The robust political and diplomatic relationship has facilitated significant economic and trade cooperation between the two nations. Currently, Vietnam ranks as Cuba's second-largest trade partner in Asia and stands as the largest foreign investor from the Asian region in Cuba.
A delegation of high-ranking political officers of the Vietnam People's Army (People's Army), led by Sen. Lieut. Gen. Trinh Van Quyet, secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and head of the General Department of Politics, has paid a working visit to Cuba.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s working trip conveyed an important message that aligns with the event's theme -the spirit of entrepreneurship for a new era- aiming to maximise international resources in service of national development.
The attendance of the Vietnamese delegation headed by PM Pham Minh Chinh at the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Tianjin carries importance significance, said a researcher on Vietnam.
Party General Secretary To Lam expressed his belief that Australian Ambassador Gillian Bird, with her extensive experience and deep understanding of the region, would make significant contributions to advancing the Vietnam–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership while receiving the newly appointed diplomat in Hanoi on June 26.
Speaking to reporters on June 26, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Pham Thu Hang stated that Vietnam calls all parties involved to seriously comply with the agreement, creating conditions for peace, stability, and development in the region and the world.
The President also identified certain limitations in advisory work that require continued innovation and quality improvement to meet state leadership requirements.
The Law on Participation in United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Operations establishes the fundamental principles, roles, functions, and operational framework for Vietnam’s engagement in the UN peacekeeping missions.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 26 visited the Memorial Hall of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Pudong district, a development model in the new era of Shanghai as well as China.
The resolution on tuition exemption and support in the national education system was approved with 440 out of 441 deputies present voting in favour. It takes effect from the date of its adoption and will be applied starting from the 2025–2026 academic year.
An official of HCM City attributed achievements of the two countries' relations to not only efforts by both countries' governments but also perservering support from people's organisations, businesses, and dedicated individuals.
The two sides committed to adopting breakthrough measures to broaden the scope of cooperation and further boost trade turnover in a more balanced and mutually beneficial manner, towards better responding to fluctuations in global trade and contributing to ensuring a stable and sustainable supply chain.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed the city enhance exchanges with Vietnamese localities, particularly Ho Chi Minh City. He called for deeper, result-oriented cooperation in trade, investment, and strategic development — especially in sectors where Shanghai has strengths and Vietnam has demand, such as transport infrastructure, smart and green cities, and innovation.
President Luong Cuong appreciated the ambassadors' contributions to Vietnam's relations with their countries and called for continued efforts to help advance those ties.
PM Pham Minh Chinh called on the SSE and the Shanghai IFC to share their expertise with and provide technical support for relevant Vietnamese ministries and agencies during the process of building Vietnam’s own international financial centre.
According to the resolution, Nguyen Thi Thanh, a member of the Party Central Committee and Vice Chairwoman of the NA, was appointed Standing Vice President of the council and head of its personnel sub-committee.
PM Pham Minh Chinh has expressed his confidence that Asia has all the necessary foundations to continue rising, asserting its role as a pillar and driving force of the global economy.
In his closing speech at the 10th plenum of the Party Central Committee in September 2024, Party General Secretary Lam declared: “With the position and strength accumulated over 40 years of renewal, and with the unity of the entire Party, people, and army, alongside new opportunities under the sound Party leadership, we now possess the essential conditions to enter a new era."
