Vietnamese, Cuban Party chiefs agree on increased mutual assistance

(VOVWORLD) -Top leaders of Vietnam and Cuba on Wednesday agreed to increase mutual assistance, maintain exchange of delegations at all levels, and continue to exchange theories and experiences. 
Vietnamese, Cuban Party chiefs agree on increased mutual assistance - ảnh 1The two leaders express their pleasure to talk by phone on an important occasion, which marks a year of practical exchanges, cooperation activities and meaningful milestones in the bilateral relations. Photo: Van Hieu/VOV1

During a phone conversation General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong and  Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of Cuba consented to effectively implement cooperation agreements in agriculture and health, and strengthen coordination and mutual support at international forums. The Cuban leader said he wants Vietnamese businesses to increase investment in Cuba, especially in food production, consumer goods, wholesale and retail.

Vietnamese, Cuban Party chiefs agree on increased mutual assistance - ảnh 2General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong. Photo: Van Hieu/VOV1

Party leader Trong said that Vietnam always pays attention to and shares the difficulties faced by the Cuban Party, State and people. He added that Vietnam stands side by side with the Cuban people in their just revolutionary cause and opposes embargo against Cuba. Mr. Trong affirmed that Vietnam continues to deliver on its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralization of relations.

Vietnamese, Cuban Party chiefs agree on increased mutual assistance - ảnh 3First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel. Photo: Van Hieu/VOV1

Mr. Díaz-Canel informed of the situation in Latin America and Cuba, difficulties and challenges that Cuba faces due to the world economic crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, conflicts in Europe, the effects of embargoes, and sabotage actions. He affirmed that Cuba is standing firm and continuing measures such as diversifying economic sectors, attracting foreign investment, developing the service sector for recovery and growth, overcome the energy crisis, and strive to ensure the people’s livelihood.

 

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