Welcoming the delegation, Major General Marcelo Perez, Deputy Chief of the Political Directorate of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces, underlined that the loyal friendship and long-standing solidarity between Cuba and Vietnam, nurtured by the Parties, States, and peoples of the two countries, have been continuously consolidated and expanded across all fields, for the benefits of both peoples and for peace and progress worldwide. He highly valued the delegation’s upcoming programs during the trip and expressed his belief that it would be a good opportunity for the delegation to learn more about Cuba, its people, and its armed forces, as well as to study, exchange, and share experience in journalism. He wished the delegation fruitful outcomes and memorable experiences during their working visit.

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An overview of the working session

Speaking at the meeting, Major General Doan Xuan Bo emphasized that upon their arrival in beautiful Cuba, the delegation had already felt the warm and sincere welcome extended by Cuban comrades. He affirmed that over the past 65 years, the special relationship between Vietnam and Cuba, founded by President Ho Chi Minh and President Fidel Castro, has been treasured, nurtured, and further developed by generations of leaders, peoples, and armed forces of both countries.

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Major General Doan Xuan Bo (right) presents a gift of the People’s Army Newspaper to the Political Directorate of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces.

During the working session, the two sides exchanged information about the development of journalism in both countries and their militaries, and discussed missions, challenges, and measures for revolutionary press agencies in the new period.

Translated by Trung Thanh