Vietnamese Party, State leader’s visit shows strong support for Cuba: Cuban official
The visit of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam once again underscores Vietnam’s strong support for and solidarity with Cuba during this critical time, affirmed Fredesmán Turró González, former Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam and Vice President of the Cuba-Vietnam Friendship Association.
First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, bids farewell to Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse at Jose Marti International Airport in Havana on September 27. (Photo: VNA)
Havana (VNA) – The visit of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam once again underscores Vietnam’s strong support for and solidarity with Cuba during this critical time, affirmed Fredesmán Turró González, former Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam and Vice President of the Cuba-Vietnam Friendship Association.
In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency in Havana, Fredesmán Turró stated that the visit marked a significant step forward in advancing bilateral relations.
He said the Vietnamese leader visited Cuba immediately after being elected as State President and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Committee, reflecting the Southeast Asian nation’s deep affection for Cuba, as well as its understanding and sharing with the challenges and hardships facing Cuba.
According to Fredesmán Turró, during the trip, the highest Party and State leaders of both countries exchanged views and information on their respective domestic situations as well as international affairs. Important agreements were reached in the areas of politics, economy, trade, investment, and cooperation, creating new momentum for the countries’ relationship.
Vietnam is currently a key Asian investor in Cuba, and Cuba is hoping to attract even more investment from Vietnam, he said. The two nations aim to strengthen their trade, economic ties, and cooperation, particularly in food production and consumer goods.
Lam’s visit saw several agreements signed to foster new dynamics in the bilateral relationship. The Cuban official noted these pacts represent a new step forward in the ever-growing fraternal ties between Vietnam and Cuba.
ꦦ He also recommended that the countries’ communist parties and youth unions engage in more frequent exchanges, including student exchange programmes, while efforts should be made to enhance their locality-to-locality cooperation to instill the warm friendship in their future generations and young leaders./.
The state visit to Cuba from September 25-27 by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam marks a very important milestone, transitioning the relationship between the two countries to a new phase with more substantive and sustainable development, according to a Party official.
Party General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse have extended their deepest gratitude to First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez and his spouse in a message following his state visit to Cuba.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam, his spouse and the high-ranking delegation of Vietnam left Havana on September 27 afternoon (local time), concluding a successful three-day state visit to Cuba.
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