Vietnam, Cuba enhance defence links
VOV.VN - Defence Minister Gen. Phan Van Giang hosted a reception on March 17 in Hanoi for new Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Orlando Nicolás Hernández Guillén, during which he wished the latter a successful working tenure to contribute to reinforcing bilateral ties.
He used the occasion to thank Cuba for helping the nation combat the COVID-19 pandemic by providing treatment drugs, sending experienced medical experts, and offering 150,000 vaccine doses to the Ministry.
Despite the negative impact of the pandemic, bilateral defence co-operation has been strengthened and developed into a pillar and model example that helps step up collaboration in other areas.
The two sides signed numerous important defence co-operative documents, including the 2020 to 2022 co-operation plan.
The Vietnamese Defence Ministry and the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba have consented to continue launching a range of activities based on reached agreements, with a particular focus on strengthening delegation exchanges. This is along with creating a dossier on the 60-year history of defence relations between both sides.
The Cuban diplomat affirmed that no matter what position he takes up, he will make greater efforts to boost the special friendship between the two countries, including defence ties.