Cuba presents Friendship Medal to Vietnamese Ambassador
The Council of State of Cuba has decided to present Friendship Medal to Duong Minh, Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba, in acknowledgement of his contributions to the two countries’ traditional relations.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla (R) presents the Friendship Medal to Vietnamese Ambassador Duong Minh (Photo: VNA)
Havana (VNA) – The Council of State of Cuba has decided to presentFriendship Medal to Duong Minh, Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba, inacknowledgement of his contributions to the two countries’ traditionalrelations.
A presentation ceremony was solemnly held in Havana during which ForeignMinister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla handed over the medal to Ambassador DuongMinh.
Announcing the decision earlier, Deputy Foreign Minister Rogelio Sierra reviewedprogresses in the two countries’ friendship during the diplomat’s working term,laying emphasis on achievements in agriculture, trade, biotechnology,construction, education, finance and tourism.
Forhis part, Ambassador Duong Minh pledged that he will continue contributing topreserving and developing the special relations between Vietnam and Cuba in anyposts in the future.-VNA
President Tran Dai Quang has sent a message to thank President Raul Castro for his warm welcome to him and the high-ranking Party and State delegation during their official visit to Cuba.
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The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
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Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
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Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla (R) presents the Friendship Medal to Vietnamese Ambassador Duong Minh (Photo: VNA) 
