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VUFO president welcomes Cuban Women's Union counterpart

Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO), hosted a reception in Hanoi on May 12 for Teresa María Amarelle Boúe, Secretary General of the Cuban Women's Union (CUW).
VUFO president welcomes Cuban Women's Union counterpart ảnh 1At the reception (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) –Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, President of the Vietnam Union of FriendshipOrganisations (VUFO), hosted a reception in Hanoi on May 12 for Teresa MaríaAmarelle Boúe, Secretary General of the Cuban Women's Union (CUW).

Ambassador Nga said 2023 holds significance for the two countries asit marks the 60th  foundinganniversary of the Cuban Committee for Solidarity with South Vietnam (September 25) andthe 50th anniversary of Cuban President Fidel Castro’s visit to theliberated zone in Quang Tri (September 14-15).

She said the visitby Teresa María Amarelle Boúe contributes to further tightening traditional friendshipbetween Vietnam and Cuba, their people and women in particular.

The host spoke highly of the contributions of Cuban women led by the CUW to the global movement for genderequality and women's empowerment, as well as to peace and development goals in theworld.

According to Nga, the VUFO and the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Association always work closely with the CubanInstitute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), the Cuba-Vietnam FriendshipAssociation, and the Cuban Embassy in Hanoi to organise many peace and solidarityactivities with Cuba, support Cuba's fight against embargo, provide aid for thecountry and celebrate its important events.

Teresa MaríaAmarelle Boué, for her part, said with their tradition of resilience andcreativity, the Cuban people, particularly Cuban women, exert efforts to overcomecurrent challenges. The Cuban women have made significant contributions to the Party and State organisations, authorities and social fields, especially inhealth care and scientific research, particularly in the fight againstCOVID-19.

She thanked Vietnam for its sincere and practical supportfor the Cuban people, affirming that it is a continuation of the trustworthy, supportive, and cooperative relationship between the two countriesthroughout history.

At the reception, bothsides agreed to seek more effective cooperation orientations, with a focus on young generations, making positive contributions to bilateral ties invarious fields./.

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