Chairman of the General Political Department of the Vietnam People's Army General Luong Cuong on June 22 met with Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba Corps General Álvaro López Miera, who is paying an official visit to Vietnam.
Chairman of the General Political Department of the Vietnam People's Army General Luong Cuong on June 22 meets with Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba Corps General Álvaro López Miera. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Chairman of the General Political Department of the VietnamPeople's Army General Luong Cuong on June 22 met with Minister of theRevolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba Corps General Álvaro López Miera, who ispaying an official visit to Vietnam.
At themeeting, Cuong said Vietnam and Cuba are two countries on the two hemispheres,but their revolutionary ideals and aspirations for independence and freedomhave made the two peoples become extremely close friends.
In thecurrent context, the two countries need to further strengthen solidarity,support, and mutual assistance, especially in political and ideologicaleducation, fostering revolutionary ideals, patriotism, and socialism loving forofficers and soldiers; improve the leadership capacity and combat strength ofParty organisations in the army.
Cuongassessed that over the past time, cooperation in the Party and political workin the army has been promoted by the two sides, focusing on areas such astraining, security protection, communications, and experience sharing.
Inparticular, the two sides coordinated to complete the book "The 60-yearhistory of defence relations between Vietnam and Cuba", which helps theyoung generations learn more about the special friendship between the twocountries and the two armies.
Forhis part, López Miera acknowledged Vietnam's new development steps in recentyears, and expressed his hope that in the coming time, the two armies willcontinue to promote the traditional special friendship to effectively implementthe cooperation plan for the period of 2023-2025, thereby contributing to thedevelopment of the two countries and the maintenance of peace, security, andprosperity in the world.
Heemphasised that the Cuban army and people always keep the spirit of "ForVietnam, Cuba is ready to donate its blood" as leader Fidel Castro hadaffirmed. Cuba is determined to constantly tighten the special friendship withVietnam, the minister stressed.
Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and Deputy Minister of Defence, meets with Corps General Álvaro López Miera. (Photo: VNA)
Earlier,on June 22 morning, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief ofGeneral Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and Deputy Minister of Defence, metwith Corps General Álvaro López Miera.
TheVietnamese officer said defence ties between the two nations have beenconstantly strengthened and developed, becoming a pillar and model to fosterother cooperation areas.
LópezMiera said expressed his wish to further promote bilateral defence cooperationin the fields where the two sides have capacity and demand./.
Vietnamese Minister of Justice Le Thanh Long and his Cuban counterpart Oscar Manuel Silvera Martinez shared experience in law building, perfection, and enforcement during their talks in Hanoi on June 16.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 16 received visiting Cuban Minister of Justice Oscar Manuel Silvera Martinez, during which he affirmed that Vietnam is willing to share experiences of its ‘Doi moi’ (Renewal) process, including the building and improvement of the legal system, and judicial reform, with the Cuban side.
A delegation from the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong paid a working visit to Cuba from June 18 to 20 to enhance friendship and seek cooperation chances.
Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba Corps General Álvaro López Miera is paying an official visit to Vietnam from June 20-25 at an invitation of Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang.
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.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
Chairman of the General Political Department of the Vietnam People's Army General Luong Cuong on June 22 meets with Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba Corps General Álvaro López Miera. (Photo: VNA) 
Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and Deputy Minister of Defence, meets with Corps General Álvaro López Miera. (Photo: VNA) 
