President of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez on September 27 presented the National Order of Merit Carlos Manuel de Cespedes to N.A. Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
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Cuban State’s orders, medals bestowed upon incumbent and former leaders of the Vietnamese National Assembly |
The Cuban leader also handed over the Order of Anna Betancourt to former N.A. Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, and the Order of Solidarity to Permanent Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man and former Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong.
N.A. Vice Chairman Tran Quang Phuong, N.A. General Secretary and Chairman of the N.A. Office Bui Van Cuong, and Chairman of the N.A. Committee for Foreign Affairs Vu Hai Ha, who is also President of the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group, were honored with the Friendship Medal of Cuba.
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President of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez presents the National Order of Merit Carlos Manuel de Cespedes to N.A. Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue |
Addressing the function, Vuong Dinh Hue stressed that it is the honor of not only the individuals but also the Vietnamese N.A., people and generations of N.A. leaders to receive such orders and medals.
The 50th anniversary of Cuban leader Fidel Castro’s trip to the newly liberated zone in Quang Tri province this year offers an opportunity for the two countries to honor their fraternity, special friendship and comprehensive cooperation, he went on.
The Vietnamese legislature and people are resolved to work together with their Cuban counterparts to cultivate the special relationship, he affirmed, expressing his firm belief that the Cuban people will overcome all challenges to reap greater achievements in the time ahead.
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N.A. Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (right) and President of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez |
At his meeting with Hernandez earlier the same day, Mr. Hue emphasized that the Vietnamese Party, State and people always treasure and wish to further tighten the solidarity, friendship and time-honored cooperation with their Cuban counterparts.
The host suggested the two sides step up their coordination at multilateral forums such as the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and other multilateral parliamentary organizations, and support each other’s stance on regional and international issues of shared concern.
Both leaders spoke highly of all-level delegation exchanges between the two countries and their legislative bodies over the past time, saying after Mr. Hue’s official visit to Cuba in April, many agreements between ministries, agencies and businesses of the two countries have been rolled out.
To boost the legislative ties in the coming time, the two sides will continue with mutual visits, especially those by friendship parliamentarians’ groups, and N.A. agencies.
The leaders agreed to organize the meeting of the inter-parliamentary committee next year.
Both shared the view that Vietnam and Cuba should enhance collaboration in economy, trade and investment.
Hernandez stressed Cuba attaches importance to promoting economic, trade and investment ties with Vietnam, saying Cuba wishes to welcome Vietnamese businesses to visit and scope out investment opportunities in the Caribbean nation.
The Economic Affairs Committee of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba also wishes to welcome a delegation from its Vietnamese counterpart to Cuba to exchange working experience, he said.
Hue pledged that Vietnam will continue its support to Cuba in ensuring food security, and suggested the two sides further tap their potential, and identify key cooperation areas.
The leaders consented that the two countries should enhance cooperation in agriculture, health care and biology.
Source: VNA