Vietnam and Cuba need to continue boosting cooperation in politics, economic-trade and investment in an effective manner, Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh said at a reception for Cuban First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Marcelino Medina Gonzalez in Hanoi on September 6.

Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) and Cuban First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Marcelino Medina Gonzalez

During the meeting, Deputy PM Pham Binh Minh lauded the outcomes of the recent fourth political consultation at the Deputy Foreign Minister level, saying that it contributes to consolidating solidarity between the two nations and two ministries.

Minh praised Cuba for its achievements over the years, reiterating the support the Party, State and people of Vietnam have for the Cuban people.

The two sides should promote cooperation in various areas, such as agriculture, construction material, consumer goods, renewable energy, biotechnology, medicine and pharmacy while supporting each other at international organisations.

For his part, Deputy Minister Marcelino Medina Gonzalez said Cuba attaches significance to studies of Vietnam’s experience in the Doi Moi (renewal) process.

Previously during his visit to Vietnam from September 4-6, the Cuban First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc co-chaired the fourth political consultation at the Deputy Foreign Minister level.

He also had separate meetings with Minister of Construction Pham Hong Ha, Co-Chairman of the Vietnam – Cuba Intergovernmental Committee; Deputy Head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for External Relations Tran Dac Loi; and visited the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam.

Cuban official: Vietnamese investment facilitated in Cuba

Cuban First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Marcelino Medina Gonzalez 

Vietnam and Cuba have agreed on measures to boost investment cooperation and create favourable conditions for Vietnamese firms to engage in Cuba’s socio-economic development, a Cuban official said.

Cuban First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Marcelino Medina Gonzalez revealed the outcomes of the recent fourth political consultation at the Deputy Foreign Minister level in Hanoi at an interview with Vietnam News Agency correspondents on September 6.

The two sides shared national development experience with each other and agreed to continue mutual support at international and multilateral forums, he said, adding that Cuba appreciates what Vietnam has achieved during the Doi Moi (renewal) process, he said.

The Government of Cuba has implemented measures to continue consolidating socialism and protecting the revolution’s achievements, while boosting economic development and encouraging foreign investment, he added.

The Cuban Deputy Minister expressed delight at the strong growth of Vietnam – Cuba solidarity, founded by late Presidents Ho Chi Minh and Fidel Castro, and nurtured by the Parties, Governments and people of the two nations.

Previously on September 5, Cuban First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Marcelino Medina Gonzalez and his Vietnamese counterpart Ha Kim Ngoc co-chaired the fourth Deputy FM-level political consultation in Hanoi.

VNA