Vietnamese, Cuban Presidents discuss measures to further promote bilateral ties

2021-08-25 08:45:34
Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc held telephone talks with First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (CPC) Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel on August 23 to seek measures to further promote special traditional ties between the two Parties, States and people.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

The two leaders reaffirmed the unshakable solidarity and the spirit of mutual assistance in any circumstances between Vietnam and Cuba, while agreeing to strengthen cooperation and exchange of experience in the process of building socialism in each country.

President Phuc showed his delight at the strong growth of the Vietnam - Cuba ties despite impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that the two sides have maintained regular political dialogues at the highest level, including important phone calls between General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong and First Secretary of the CPC Central Committee Miguel Díaz-Canel on May 5 and July 27.

He proposed leaders of the two countries continue to direct ministries and sectors to overcome difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and implement measures to reinforce and develop their cooperation in all fields, including effectively deploying collaboration mechanisms and food production programs in Cuba, and maintaining the growth trend of bilateral trade and investment ties.

The Vietnamese leader spoke highly of Cuba’s experience in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the results of discussions between the two sides in supplying Cuba’s Abdala vaccine and transferring vaccine production technology to Vietnam. The effective cooperation in this aspect will vividly demonstrate the special solidarity between the two countries in the current situation, he stressed.

At the event.

For his part, President Díaz-Canel thanked the Party, State and people of Vietnam for providing rice to help Cuba overcome difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

He affirmed that the Party and Government of Cuba will give drastic directions to relevant ministries and sectors to continue implementing measures to further consolidate and develop the fraternal solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.

Underlining Cuba’s great attention to vaccine cooperation with Vietnam, the Cuban leader affirmed that from now to the end of this year, Cuba will supply a large volume of Abdala COVID-19 vaccine to Vietnam and Cuba is also willing to send experts to transfer vaccine production technology to Vietnam.

The two leaders concurred to continue maintaining close coordination and mutual support at international organisations and multilateral forums.

President Phuc reiterated Vietnam’s consistent stance on strongly supporting the United Nations General Assembly's resolutions on demanding an end to the blockade and embargo against Cuba.

Phu Quoc unveils first on beach puppet theater in Vietnam

The Vietnamese puppet art program "Tray Hoi Mua Xuan" (Spring Celebration) will be held in Sunset Town, Phu Quoc from 15th February, aiming to showcase Vietnam's intangible cultural heritage to both domestic and foreign tourists.
11:57:19 | 15/02/2024

'Kiss of the Sea', a unique multimedia show, opens to rave reviews on Phu Quoc Island

A new oceanside, multimedia, multi-sensory show, created by an award-winning French producer, amazed a full house at the official premiere on 26th January in Sunset Town on Phu Quoc Island.
08:56:35 | 30/01/2024

Phu Quoc Island unveils 'Kiss of the Sea', the largest multimedia show held on water in the world

Created by the French producer, 'Kiss of the Sea' has emerged as the new sensation for visitors on Phu Quoc Island for 2024. Fusing state-of-the-art multimedia technology with the exceptional artistry of 60 international performers, the show delivers a captivating spectacle which culminates with a nightly fireworks display.
13:41:11 | 23/01/2024

PM visits technical university, meets representatives of Romanian friendship organisations

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and the Vietnamese delegation visited the Technical University of Civil Engineering of Bucharest (UTCB), where Chính studied in his youth, on Sunday (local time), as part of his official to Romania.
09:02:38 | 23/01/2024

Southern region faces scarcity of new supply of industrial land

New supply in the industrial real estate market in HCM City and neighboring provinces has been slow amid an increase in demand from manufacturing industries during the peak year-end buying season before Tết (Lunar New Year).
08:56:29 | 23/01/2024

Sun Group continues to partner with Da Nang for DIFF 2024

Following the spectacular success of the 2023 edition, the enchanting summer nights along the Han River are poised to glitter once more as the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival – DIFF 2024 makes its triumphant return. Presented in collaboration with the People's Committee of Da Nang City and Sun Group, blazing fireworks will illuminate the sky with beautiful explosive colors.
09:40:40 | 07/01/2024