At the meeting, the two sides affirmed their determination to boost cooperation between the two communist parties and the two countries.

Hoang Binh Quan expressed his pleasure at Cuba’s achievements over recent years despite the US embargo, saying he believes that the Cuban state and people will overcome all their difficulties.

The secretary of the CPC thanked the Vietnamese communist party, state and people for their solidarity and assistance to Cuba over the years.

Mr. Quan had previously met with Jorge Marti to discuss ways of developing the traditional relationship between the two parties and two countries.

Also during the visit, the Vietnamese delegation laid a wreath at the statue of Ho Chi Minh and visited Nguyen Van Troi school.