Party, State leaders welcome Cuban defence officers

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and Minister of Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR) Sen. Lieut. Gen. Leopoldo Cintra Frias, Ha Noi, March 23, 2017 – Photo: VNA

Mr. Leopoldo Cintra praised the achievements which Viet Nam has attained in the reform and the building of socialism. He was convinced that Viet Nam would continue to acquire greater achievements in the renovation process under the leadership of the Vietnamese Communist Party.

The Cuban officer informed the host leaders of the results of the working sessions between the Cuban officials and Viet Nam’s Ministry of Defence, and thanked the Vietnamese Party, State and people for their exceptional support for his country. 

Party General Secretary Trong believed that the official visit to Viet Nam would contribute to pushing the traditional relations and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, especially links between their armed forces. 

He expressed his hope that the two countries’ armed forces will always deserve the trust of the two Parties and people, and stand ready to fight for the independence and freedom of the two countries. 

The same day, the Cuban minister was received by President Tran Dai Quang, who affirmed Viet Nam’s policy to boost the friendship and special solidarity with Cuba.

Viet Nam is willing to share experience with and support Cuba across cooperative fields, including defence and security, contributing to ensuring peace in the region and the world, said Mr. Quang.

Sen. Lieut. Gen Leopoldo Cintra Frias expressed his pleasure at the fine development of the bilateral ties in general and the cooperation between the two ministries in particular./.

By Khanh Phuong