Deputy Prime Minister of Cuba Ramiro Valdes Menendez passed away on June 21 at the age of 94.
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 22 extended a message of condolence to Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz, the Cuban Government, and the family of Ramiro Valdes Menendez following the passing of the Commander of the Revolution and Deputy Prime Minister of Cuba.
Ramiro Valdes Menendez passed away on June 21 at the age of 94./.
This is the second rice shipment delivered by AgriVMA to Cuba in 2026 under the bilateral agreement.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung received Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes in Hanoi on May 20, during which the two sides pledged to enhance the two countries’ special relationship.
Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, called on member states to uphold the movement’s spirit of solidarity, continue supporting Cuba, oppose unilateral embargoes and sanctions, and back dialogue efforts between Cuba and the US based on mutual respect, peace, stability and the interests of their people.
The Presidential Office held a press conference on June 23 to announce the Presidential Order promulgating two ordinances adopted by the 16th National Assembly Standing Committee at its third session.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.
Running through July 12, the United Nations Staff Officer Course (UNSOC) is delivered by five Vietnamese and two Canadian instructors, supported by coordinators from both countries.
Vietnam has emerged as a notable example of stability, maintaining a balanced foreign policy approach while actively promoting multilateral cooperation. Countries such as Vietnam are key to preserving regional equilibrium.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam emphasised that assignments must not be reduced to slogans and rejected situations where agencies report that initiatives have been launched, studied or disseminated without being able to identify completed deliverables, promulgated legal documents, simplified administrative procedures, resolved legal inconsistencies, and accountability at leadership level.
Vietnam always considers the US one of its most strategically important partners, and wants to work closely with Washington to deliver on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework, advancing ties in a substantive, comprehensive and effective manner for the benefit of their people and for peace, stability and prosperity in the region and the world.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam noted that as Vietnam advances into a new stage of development with greater security challenges, the requirement of safeguarding national security is becoming higher and more comprehensive. This places new responsibilities on the academy, not only in training officers with strong political mettle, professional competence and absolute loyalty to the Party, the Fatherland and the people, but also in nurturing digital literacy, innovative thinking, lifelong learning capacity, adaptability, global cooperation skills and digital citizenship.
The minister reaffirmed that Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defence would continue to coordinate closely and facilitate efforts to search for US personnel missing in action (MIA) during the war. He also called on the US to share more information, documents and belongings related to Vietnamese soldiers and support Vietnam in enhancing DNA analysis capabilities to identify war martyrs’ remains.
The visit is expected to contribute to strengthening the traditional friendship and the Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and India, particularly defence cooperation, while maintaining exchanges and interactions between the two navies.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.
The election of Lan Anh with strong support from UNCLOS member states reflects international recognition of Vietnam’s aspiration to contribute to upholding the rule of international maritime law in international relations.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam has sent a message of congratulations to the African Party for the Independence of Cabo Verde (PAICV)’s leadership on the occasion of its victory in the recent parliamentary election in Cabo Verde.
As one of the earliest countries to join the 2003 convention and currently having 17 intangible cultural heritage elements inscribed by UNESCO, Vietnam consistently regards culture as the spiritual foundation of society, both a goal and a driving force for sustainable development, Van said, adding that the country has been working to improve its legal framework, place communities at the centre, and integrate heritage conservation with education, sustainable tourism and digital transformation.
The two sides reviewed socio-economic cooperation between Da Nang and German localities, and discussed directions for strengthening ties in the coming period.
Vietnam hopes to receive support in accessing concessional financing, particularly WB funding, for research programmes and investment projects related to water security, dam and reservoir safety, and climate adaptation, said Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung.
President Ho Chi Minh and General Vo Nguyen Giap have long been respected and admired by Palestinian leaders and people, while Vietnam’s struggle for national independence has inspired generations of Palestinians.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
The successful trip not only strengthened ASEAN-Russia cooperation but also demonstrated Vietnam’s active role in promoting ASEAN centrality, expanding high-level exchanges and contributing to peace, friendship and development in the region and beyond.
Foreign Minister Trung told the press following the PM’s participation in the summit, held in Kazan, Russia, on June 17-18, that the event has yielded "highly positive and comprehensive" results, laying a strategic foundation for cooperation between ASEAN and Russia – Vietnam’s comprehensive strategic partner.
