Vietnamese and Cuban Party leaders upbeat about sound bilateral ties

VOV.VN - General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba, President of the Republic of Cuba expressed their delight at the positive developments in relations between the two parties and countries during their talks held on December 21.

The two leaders showed their elation to hold phone talks on an important occasion, marking a year with many practical exchanges and cooperation activities and many significant milestones in bilateral relations, including 62 years of diplomatic relations, 40 years of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Vietnam and Cuba.

This vividly demonstrates the loyal solidarity and special friendship between the two Parties, the two States and the two peoples of Vietnam and Cuba.

Miguel Díaz-Canel touched upon the situation in Latin America and Cuba, difficulties and challenges that Cuba faces due to the impact of the world economic crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, conflicts in Europe, the effects of embargoes as well as hostile activities.

He affirmed that Cuba still stands firm, continuing to implement measures such as diversifying economic sectors, attracting foreign investment, developing the service sector in order to boost economic recovery and growth and overcome the crisis energy, and make efforts to ensure people's lives.

He also informed the Vietnamese side about the outcomes of the 10th session of its 9th parliament and the fifth session of the CPC Central Committee, as well as preparations for the second national conference of the CPC that is slated for October 2023. He reiterated the central role of the CPC in the discussions on important issues of Cuba and in making decision on measures to deal with current difficulties and challenges.

Miguel Díaz-Canel hailed Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements and expressed belief that under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), Vietnamese people will continue to reap greater successes in fulfilling set targets.

The Vietnamese Party chief congratulated Cuba for it attainments in overcoming difficulties and stabilising the country’s situation and advancing to socialism. He affirmed that Vietnam always follow closely on Cuba’s situation and shares difficulties with the Cuban Party, State and people, and expressed belief that under the leadership of the CPC, Cuban people will overcome difficulties to gain greater achievements in the time ahead.

He also briefed the Cuban leader on Vietnam’s efforts in COVID-19 control and socio-economic recovery and development as well as the implementation of the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress and the outcomes of the CPV Central Committee’s sessions. The leader affirmed that Vietnam will go ahead with the external policy of peace, self-reliance, and diversification and multilateralization of relations.

Vietnam always accompanies the just revolutionary cause of Cuban people, and forever remembers Cuban leader Fidel Castro’s saying “For Vietnam, Cuba is willing to shed blood,” Trong said, reaffirming that Vietnam voices objection to the embargo against Cuba.

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