Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets Cuban President in UAE

On December 2, in the UAE, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with CubanPresident Miguel Díaz-Canel - Photo: D.GIANG

On December 2, in the UAE, on the occasion of attending the World Climate Action Summit within the framework of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel.

In a warm and friendly atmosphere, the two sides were pleased that the special traditional friendship, support and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Cuba have been constantly strengthened, promoted and developed extensively.

He warmly congratulated Cuba on successfully hosting the G77 Summit on climate change within the framework of the COP28 Conference.

The Prime Minister affirmed that the Party, State, Government, National Assembly and people of Vietnam always attach importance to, preserve and are determined to further deepen the traditional relationship of solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Cuba, standing side by side in supporting the just revolutionary cause of the Cuban people.

The Prime Minister conveyed the greetings of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, President Vo Van Thuong and leaders of the Party and State of Vietnam to Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and leaders of the Party and State of Cuba, inviting the leaders of the Party and State of Cuba to visit Vietnam.

Thanking the Government and people of Vietnam for their valuable support, the Cuban President said that Vietnam is a very trustworthy friend, always supporting and assisting Cuba to overcome difficulties in socio-economic development due to the impact of the blockade and embargo.

President Miguel Díaz-Canel assessed that the Cuba-Vietnam relationship is a beautiful symbol, carefully cultivated by President Fidel Castro, President Ho Chi Minh and generations of leaders of the two countries through many periods.

Mr. Miguel Díaz-Canel also highly appreciated and sincerely thanked the leaders of the Party, State and people of Vietnam for their thoughtful reception of the visit to Vietnam by National Assembly Chairman Esteban Lazo (September 2023) on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the event of leader Fidel Castro visiting the liberated zone in Quang Tri.

Accordingly, the two leaders agreed to strengthen coordination of positions and exchanges at multilateral forums, which is a fine tradition between the two countries. The two sides agreed to coordinate more closely to promote economic, investment and trade cooperation, including agricultural cooperation, and ensure food security.

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