President To Lam (R) receives President of the National Assembly (NA) of People's Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez in Hanoi on July 24. (Photo: VNA)
During the reception, President Lam said Cuban is one of the first countries to inform Viet Nam about the attendance at the funeral, noting the Cuban delegation’s presence is a vivid manifestation of the comradeship, brotherhood, and special friendship between Vietnam and Cuba, as well as the precious sentiments of the Cuban leaders and people towards Party General Secretary Trong.
Hernandez respectfully conveyed the deep condolences from the Party, State, NA and people of Cuba to their Vietnamese counterparts over the passing of the Party leader.
He appreciated the contributions of the General Secretary to the cause of national protection, construction and development of Viet Nam as well as to preserving, cultivating and developing the special brotherhood, faithful solidarity, traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Viet Nam and Cuba.
He affirmed that the passing of General Secretary Trong is not only a great loss to the Party, State and people of Viet Nam and his family, but also to the Party, State and people of Cuba.
On this occasion, Hernandez shared with President To Lam about the situation in Cuba and efforts to overcome current difficulties.
Cuba thanks Viet Nam for its regular and continuous practical support and assistance, both spiritually and materially, he said, affirming that Cuba wishes to strengthen cooperation with Viet Nam in strategic areas such as agriculture, renewable energy, and tourism; and will strive to remove difficulties for Vietnamese businesses in Cuba.
President Lam sincerely thanked the Party, State, Government and people of Cuba for their sharing and sympathies with Viet Nam in this moment of grief, especially the condolence messages from General Raul Castro, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee, President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, and Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz.
Lam affirmed that Viet Nam always values and wishes to continue promoting the development of the special traditional friendship and solidarity with Cuba.
Viet Nam always stands side by side, accompanies and supports the just revolutionary cause of the Cuban people, Lam said, adding that his country will preserve and further promote the legacy of Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong regarding the Viet Nam -Cuba relations, and deepen the friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties and countries./.
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