Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh on Saturday at the central Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, as part of his two-day official visit to Vietnam.
Acting as a special envoy for the Cuban Communist Party and the Cuban government, Rodríguez laid a floral offering at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
His agenda also included a meeting with staff from the island’s state mission at the Ambassador’s residence in Hanoi.
The previous day, the Cuban foreign minister held separate meetings with the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and President of the Republic, To Lam; Prime Minister Le Minh Hung; and his Vietnamese counterpart, Le Hoai Trung.
During these meetings, his interlocutors expressed the solidarity of the CPV, the Vietnamese state, and the Vietnamese people with Cuba, as well as their opposition to the intensified blockade imposed by the United States.
They also reaffirmed their commitment to continue supporting Havana—to the extent of their capabilities—in overcoming challenges and developing the country.
To Lam highlighted the sincerity and the exemplary bond—rarely seen in international relations—that exists between the parties, states, and peoples of the two nations.
During the meeting, both sides exchanged views and agreed upon guidelines and measures to further deepen, strengthen, and enhance the practical and effective nature of the traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Cuba in the coming period, in line with the evolving contexts of each country and the international community.
Furthermore, they resolved to continue the effective and substantive implementation of the cooperation and dialogue mechanisms established between the two parties and the two nations, and to efficiently carry out the agreed-upon cooperation programs and projects. Regarding economic cooperation, To Lam emphasized the need to continue consolidating achievements across various sectors, while removing obstacles and difficulties to elevate economic relations to a level commensurate with the excellent political ties between the two nations.
During the dialogue between Bruno Rodríguez and Minh Hung, both sides expressed satisfaction with the development of bilateral relations across all areas of cooperation, particularly in the realms of economy, trade, and investment.
They agreed to continue promoting the exchange of delegations at all levels, strengthening the role of existing cooperation mechanisms, and sharing appropriate solutions to further advance bilateral economic, commercial, and investment ties.
In light of the current difficulties facing Cuba, the Prime Minister affirmed that Vietnam will always stand by Cuba’s side, expressing his “confidence that our sister nation, Cuba, will overcome all challenges and continue to achieve new victories in the cause of national construction and defense.”
The Cuban foreign minister expressed his sincere gratitude for the suggestions offered by his counterpart regarding measures to promote bilateral relations in the period ahead.
[ SOURCE: PRENSA LATINA ]
