Vietnam will help Cuba gradually become self-sufficient in food

General Secretary To Lam on the afternoon of February 2 received Special Envoy of the Communist Party of Cuba, State of Cuba and Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla who is visiting Vietnam on February 1-3, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The General Secretary reaffirmed the consistent stance of the Party, State and people of Vietnam to always unite, support and stand side by side with the fraternal Cuban people, and called for the lifting of unilateral blockade and embargo measures against Cuba.

Emphasizing that the Vietnamese people will never forget the saying “for Vietnam, Cuba is willing to sacrifice its blood” by Leader Fidel Castro, the General Secretary affirmed that Vietnam is also willing to support Cuba to the best of its ability to overcome difficulties and develop the country.

The two sides discussed and highly agreed on major directions and measures to bring the traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Cuba deeper, more practical and more effective.

Regarding the economy, the General Secretary affirmed that Vietnam will continue to share experiences and effectively implement rice cooperation projects, contributing to helping Cuba gradually become self-sufficient in food, encouraging and creating conditions for businesses to invest in Cuba.

Mr. Bruno Rodriguez said that Cuba always prioritizes strengthening cooperation with Vietnam in potential fields such as solar energy, consumer goods production, tourism and pharmaceuticals. The two sides will continue to coordinate closely at international multilateral forums, educating the young generation of the two countries about the traditions of Vietnam-Cuba relations to further develop this special friendship and cooperation relationship.

The Cuban special envoy affirmed that Vietnam’s success is also Cuba’s success. Lessons learned on Party building and economic development in Vietnam are a great source of encouragement and encouragement, and the most suitable reference model for the Cuban Revolution.

During a meeting with Mr. Bruno Rodriguez this afternoon, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that Vietnam will continue to share experience in developing renewable energy with Cuba to serve production and the lives of Cuban people.

The Prime Minister highly appreciated Cuba’s world-leading strength in the field of medicine and proposed that Cuba increase cooperation, technology transfer, and joint ventures in the production of new generation vaccines, medical biological products, and special drugs to supply the two countries’ markets and export.

Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung held talks with Mr. Bruno Rodriguez this morning, affirming that Vietnam and Cuba will strengthen multilateral cooperation, coordinate closely and support each other at important international forums, as well as emphasize their commitment to jointly actively and responsibly contribute to strengthening the environment of peace, stability and development in both regions, including Southeast Asia and Latin America – Caribbean.