On the evening of September 27, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue chaired the welcoming ceremony and met with Cuban National Assembly Chairman Esteban Lazo Hernandez.

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue shared his impressions and good memories, the warm feelings and respect that the leaders and Cuban brothers and the President of the Cuban National Assembly had for the Vietnamese National Assembly delegation during their official visit to Cuba last April.

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue welcomes Cuban National Assembly Chairman.

Cuban National Assembly President Esteban Lazo Hernandez also expressed his deep gratitude when the National Assembly President shortened his working time abroad to arrange time to welcome the delegation, demonstrating the close affection between brothers and comrades for each other.

The President of the Cuban National Assembly shared that during his stay in Vietnam and directly visiting the places where leader Fidel Castro had been, he deeply felt the admiration of the Vietnamese people for leader Fidel Castro and their affection for the Cuban people.

The two National Assembly Chairmen visited the photo exhibition at the National Assembly House.

Sharing about the difficulties and challenges that Cuba is facing such as embargo, impacts of climate change, rising prices, and declining output, the President of the Cuban National Assembly expressed his hope that the Party and State of Vietnam will continue to support and accompany the Party and State of Cuba to overcome this difficult period.

Vietnam has affirmed its position as the largest investor in the Asia-Pacific region in Cuba. The President of the Cuban National Assembly welcomed the presence of Vietnamese enterprises in Cuba to implement tourism, agricultural, energy and retail projects. More and more Vietnamese enterprises are exploring investment and business opportunities in Cuba.

He hopes that the two countries will further promote cooperation in all fields, especially trade, investment, agriculture, tourism, goods export, and biotechnology.

The National Assembly Chairman suggested that Cuba complete the legal framework and corridor to create favorable conditions and have flexible incentives for Vietnamese enterprises to invest in Cuba.

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue affirmed that Vietnam is ready to accompany Cuba and share its experiences in the country’s development process. Vietnam highly values ​​the cooperation and support proposals of Cuba’s high-ranking leaders and will do its utmost to promote specific measures that suit Cuba’s needs and Vietnam’s conditions.

Vietnam attaches importance to promoting cooperation with Cuba to deepen and further develop the exemplary relationship of loyalty between the two Parties and States. Vietnam understands and shares, and is ready to cooperate with Cuba to overcome difficulties, especially in the economic and social fields.

The National Assembly Chairman suggested that the two sides need to promote the potential and conditions of each country, identify key areas of cooperation such as: agriculture, aquaculture, biotechnology, healthcare, production of consumer goods to replace imports, construction of tourism infrastructure, hotel management, construction materials, etc.

The two countries coordinate at multilateral forums, supporting each other's positions on regional and international issues.

Regarding agricultural cooperation, Vietnam continues to pay attention to and maintain a stable supply of rice to Cuba; continues to support Cuba in improving production capacity through cooperation projects to develop rice, corn, and aquatic product production.

Regarding medical cooperation, the National Assembly Chairman suggested that Cuba promote cooperation in cancer treatment, cerebrovascular intervention, organ transplantation; research cooperation, technology transfer for Covid-19 vaccine production, technology transfer for pharmaceutical preparation...

Regarding cooperation between the two National Assemblies, Vietnam is pleased with the development of good relations between the legislative bodies of the two countries with high-level visits opening up important cooperation, bringing the relationship between the two National Assemblies into depth and effectiveness.

The Vietnamese National Assembly is ready to welcome more delegations from the Cuban National Assembly to visit, share and exchange experiences.

The two leaders discussed the direction and measures for cooperation between the two countries and the two National Assemblies, and agreed to promote effective coordination between the two sides' functional agencies.

The Vietnamese National Assembly welcomed the proposal of the Cuban National Assembly on organizing the first Inter-Parliamentary Conference between the Vietnamese National Assembly and the Cuban National Assembly scheduled to take place in April 2024.

On the evening of September 27, President of the Cuban National Assembly Esteban Lazo Hernandez awarded the Carlos Manuel de Cesesspespeedes Medal to National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, the Ana Betancour Medal to former National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan , and the Solidarity Medal to Permanent Vice President of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man and former Permanent Vice President of the National Assembly Tong Thi Phong.

The President of the Cuban National Assembly presented the Friendship Medal to Vice President of the National Assembly Tran Quang Phuong; Secretary General of the National Assembly, Head of the National Assembly Office Bui Van Cuong; Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Chairman of the Vietnam - Cuba Friendship Parliamentarians' Group Vu Hai Ha.

Speaking at the award ceremony, on behalf of the Vietnamese National Assembly and leaders and former leaders of the National Assembly receiving the medals, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue respectfully thanked the Party and State of Cuba.

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue stated that the 50th anniversary of leader Fidel Castro's historic visit to the Southern Vietnam Liberation Zone is an occasion to honor the brotherly solidarity and special friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Cuba.

Leaders and former leaders of the National Assembly and agencies of the National Assembly of Vietnam received noble medals and honors from the Cuban State.

The National Assembly Chairman affirmed that the leaders and former leaders of the National Assembly who were honored with noble medals and titles, regardless of their positions, are committed to continuing their efforts to contribute to continuing and strengthening the invaluable friendship and solidarity between the two countries.

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