The leaders agreed that the special Vietnam-Cuba relations have reaped new and positive developments across sectors, spurred by all-level delegation exchanges, effective bilateral cooperative mechanisms and the implementation of the bilateral economic agenda signed in March 2014.

They agreed on the need to maintain inter-Government Committee meetings, strategic dialogues at the defence deputy ministerial level, and political consultations at the deputy foreign ministerial level. At the same time, legal frameworks should be screened and refined and a new trade agreement should be inked shortly to maximise economic, trade and investment cooperation. Specifically, the two countries need to improve the efficiency of underway and upcoming joint agriculture and aquaculture projects; facilitate business market access; and carry out joint venture projects on oil and gas production, tourism infrastructure construction, building material, consumer goods, telecom software and devices production. They should consider establishing mechanisms for joint research and a pilot production of medicines and new-generation bio-healthcare products along with promoting cultural, sports, tourism, education and training partnerships.

Multilaterally, the leaders declared that the two countries will continually boost collaboration, cooperation and support at international organizations and multilateral forums, contributing to struggle for global peace, stability and cooperation. They pledged support to the handling of sovereignty disputes through peaceful measures and with respect for international law.

President Truong Tan Sang handed over 5,000 tonnes of rice as gift from the Vietnamese leaders and people to the Cuban people. He invited President Raul Castro to return to Vietnam for another visit, which was accepted with pleasure. After the talks, the leaders witnessed the signing of a Government-level mutual recognition of tertiary education qualifications and a Memorandum of Understanding on information sharing regarding banking inspection and supervision activities between the State Bank of Vietnam and the Cuban Central Bank.

President Raul Castro presented the Jose Marti Order – Cuba’s highest distinction to Heads of State, Government leaders and famous foreign people – to President Truong Tan Sang in recognition of his contributions to peace and humanity.

President Raul Castro also hosted a banquet to welcome President Truong Tan Sang, his spouse and the Vietnamese delegation.