Vietnamese enterprises invest in six projects in Cuba
Vietnamese enterprises currently operate six active projects in Cuba, significantly supporting the Latin American country in self-supplying essential goods to its citizens, said Minister of Construction Nguyen Thanh Nghi.
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnamese enterprises currently operate six active projects in Cuba, significantly supporting the Latin American country in self-supplying essential goods to its citizens, said Minister of Construction Nguyen Thanh Nghi.
He revealed the information at a July 25 meeting with Esteban Lazo Hernandez, Politburo member, President of the National Assembly of People's Power, and President of the Council of State of Cuba, who is in Hanoi to mourn General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
He underlined the strong brotherhood between the two nations as well as the importance of the special traditional friendship and solidarity between the Parties, States, and people of Cuba and Vietnam.
He expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the General Secretary, saying it is a significant loss to both nations. He recalled the famous words of Cuban leader Fidel Castro, "For Vietnam, Cuba is willing to shed its blood," as a guiding principle for the enduring and pure relationship between the two nations, spanning past, present, and future. The special traditional relationship between Vietnam and Cuba has been continually strengthened in all areas.
He affirmed his commitment to supporting Vietnamese and Cuban businesses in overcoming challenges and finding practical solutions. The Cuban National Assembly is currently considering new policies to stabilise foreign enterprises in Cuba, and create a safe and favourable business environment for them.
For his part, Minister Nghi confirmed that the traditional special friendship and solidarity between Vietnam and Cuba have been continuously consolidated and strengthened through various channels, including the Party, State and people-to-people exchanges. Vietnam places a great importance on deepening this relationship with Cuba and fully supports its revolutionary cause.
In recent years, the Ministry of Construction has supported Vietnamese businesses in exploring investment opportunities and signing cooperation agreements in Cuba. It has also assisted Cuban companies in seeking investment opportunities in Vietnam, he stated.
🎃 The six Vietnamese projects in Cuba cover sectors such as building materials production, detergent production, diapers, solar energy, and animal feed, he said, adding these projects have helped Cuba partially self-supply essential goods for its people and provided stable employment for many Cuban residents./.
Minister of Construction Nguyen Thanh Nghi held talks with Cuban Minister of Construction Rene Mesa Villafana in Hanoi on July 23, aiming to review the implementation of agreements on cooperation in construction in line with the minutes of the 41st meeting of the Vietnam-Cuba Intergovernmental Committee signed in Cuba on April 15 and exchange contents that need to be promoted in the coming time.
Cuban Minister of Justice Oscar Manuel Silvera Martínez has called on the Vietnamese Ministry of Justice to support and share experiences with its Cuban counterpart in applying information technology and digital transformation in law-making and judicial management, as well as in inspection and review of legal documents.
President To Lam on June 24 affirmed that Vietnam always stands side by side with Cuba in all circumstances while he received Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Orlando Nicolas Hernandez Guillen in Hanoi.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
