VN-Cuba relations enter new stage

PM Nguyen Tan Dung meets with President of the Cuban Parliament Esteban Lazo Hermandez - Photo: VGP

PM Dung said he was impressed with the development achievements gained by the Party, State and people of Cuba, especially in the fields of healthcare, culture, education, science and technology.

On behalf of the Government and people of Viet Nam, PM Dung thanked Cuba for its valuable assistance for Viet Nam during the past struggle for national liberation and the current national development cause.

The two leaders noted that the bilateral ties have expanding and their high-ranking agreements have contributed to consolidating political ties and comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties, States and legislative bodies.

The establishment of the Vietnamese–Cuban Parliamentary Friendship Group last July reflected the good relations between the two countries. Both sides affirmed that they will continue close coordination in law-making sphere.

Mr. Esteban Lazo Hermandez hoped that both countries would further enhance cooperation in economics, trade, investment and exchange development experiences.

PM Dung conveyed Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Sinh Hung’s invitation to Mr. Esteban Lazo Hermandez to attend the 132^nd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Viet Nam in March 2015./.

By Thuy Dung