Sen. Lieu. Gen. Luong Cuong, Chairman of the VPA's Gen. Department of Politics of received a delegation from the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces led by Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen Leopoldo Cintra Frias
Sen. Lieu. Gen. Luong Cuong (R) and Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen Leopoldo Cintra Frias (Source: qdnd.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) - Senior Lieutenant General Luong Cuong,Chairman of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army(VPA) received a delegation from the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces led byMinister Sen. Lieut. Gen Leopoldo Cintra Frias in Hanoi on March 27.
Cuong expressed his pleasure at the recentdevelopment of the relations between the two nations in general and their armiesin particular.
He affirmed that Vietnam always remembers thegreat and effective support the Party, State and people of Cuba has providedfor Vietnam during the national liberation in the past as well as the current nationalbuilding and protection.
For his part, the Cuban minister briefed the hoston the outcomes of his meetings with the Defence Ministry’s leaders, saying thetwo sides agreed to continue promoting collaboration in party building andpolitical affairs while regularly educating young generations about the traditionalfriendship between the two countries and their armies.
The same day, the Cuban delegation was receivedby Deputy Minister of Defence Phan Van Giang, who said the visit willcontribute to boosting Vietnam-Cuba defence ties in a more practical andeffective manner.
Lieutenant General Giang, who is also Chief ofthe VPA’s General Staff, affirmed that VPA’s units and General Staff willactively implement cooperation contents agreed by Minister of Defence Ngo XuanLich and Minister Leopoldo Cintra Frias.
On the occasion, Giang thanked the Cuban militaryfor facilitating Vietnamese officers’ study in Cuba, and expressed his beliefthat the bilateral defence cooperation will continue to thrive in the comingtime.-VNA
Chairman of Cuban National Assembly (NA) Esteban Lazo Hernandez held a reception on February 15 for Vietnam’s NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong who is in Havana for an official working visit.
Vietnam and Cuba have reiterated their determination to consolidate the historical close-knit ties between the two countries’ Parties, parliaments, and States.
The Government Cipher Commission of Vietnam and the Cipher Department under Cuba’s Home Affairs Ministry need to bolster cooperation, especially in exchange of visits, training, scientific research.
Law-makers of Vietnam and Cuba shared legislative experience at a recent conference held during a visit of a Vietnamese National Assembly delegation to the Caribbean island from March 13-19.
Vietnamese Defence Minister, Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich and Minister of Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces, Sen. Lieut. Gen Leopoldo Cintra Frias signed a 2017-2019 cooperation plan in Hanoi on March 23.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Sen. Lieu. Gen. Luong Cuong (R) and Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen Leopoldo Cintra Frias (Source: qdnd.vn) 
