HCM City wishes to boost cooperation with Cuba: official

Ho Chi Minh City wishes to foster cooperation with Cuba, contributing to enhancing the traditional ties between Vietnam and the Caribbean nation, a municipal official said on September 26.
HCM City wishes to boost cooperation with Cuba: official ảnh 1At the reception (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City wishes to foster cooperation with Cuba, contributing to enhancing the traditional ties between Vietnam and the Caribbean nation, a municipal official said on September 26.

At a reception for Cuban Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz, Vice Chairwoman of the HCM City People's Committee Phan Thi Thang suggested the city and Cuba step up cooperation in tourism, exchanges between young people, and scholarship programmes.

HCM City stands ready to coordinate with Cuba to boost trade connections between the two sides and share its experience in construction, management and high-tech development, she continued.

Thang thanked the Cuban Party, State and people for their support to HCM City in COVID-19 prevention and control, and asked Cuba to share its experience in health care and drug production.

HCM City is also willing to intensify people-to-people exchanges with Cuba, contributing to enhancing mutual understanding, solidarity and friendship between the people of the two countries, she noted.

For his part, Díaz thanked the HCM City authorities and people for their timely support in response to the fire at the Matanzas supertanker in early August and agreed with the host official’s views on orientations to forge cooperation between the two sides.

Regarding the upcoming visit to Vietnam, including HCM City, by the Cuban Prime Minister, he said it is intended to consolidate and elevate the relationship to a new height./.

VNA

See more

Party General Secretary To Lam speaks at the Central Public Security Party Committee's mid-year conference on June 19. (Photo: VNA)

Party chief stresses public security force's role in new revolutionary phase

Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.

Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane shares about the role of Vietnam's revolutionary press. (Photo: VNA)

Lao officials hail Vietnam’s revolutionary press as bridge for bilateral friendship

Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.

The meeting between First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez and the high-ranking delegation from the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA), led by General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Cuba strengthen defence ties

General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.

New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Caroline Beresford (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam–New Zealand: 50 years of growing partnership

For 50 years, Vietnam and New Zealand have worked together to uphold peace and prosperity for their peoples and the region. The friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding Vietnam and New Zealand nurtured have grown from a seed into a deeply rooted, strong, and thriving tree, she stressed.

Vietnam and New Zealand boast untapped potential to strengthen cooperation and bring their ties to a new high. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, New Zealand poised to elevate ties to new high: Professor

Since the Strategic Partnership was established in 2020, Vietnam and New Zealand have witnessed steady growth in the relations. Beyond the remarkable 40% increase in bilateral trade over five years, political relations and multilateral interactions, particularly within the CPTPP framework, have remained highly positive.

Production activities at the factory of the Italian-Asian Door Industry Company Limited in Tan Uyen city (Binh Duong). (Photo published by VNA)

📝OP-ED: Four pillars driving Vietnam’s rise: All benefit people

Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.

Nguyen Hoang Nguyen, Minister Counselor and Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam pledges to promote gender equality at UN meeting

Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.