As part of his visit to Vietnam and co-chairing the second session of the Vietnam-Cuba Inter-Parliamentary Committee, on October 4th, Cuban National Assembly President Esteban Lazo Hernández led a high-level delegation from the Cuban National Assembly to visit and work in Hung Yen province. Mr. Nguyen Khac Than, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, received and worked with President Esteban Lazo Hernández and the delegation. Also present were Mr. Don Tuan Phong, Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee on National Defense, Security and Foreign Affairs; members of the Provincial Party Standing Committee; and leaders of provincial departments and agencies.

Comrade Nguyen Khac Than, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, presents flowers to the President of the Cuban National Assembly, Esteban Lazo Hernández.

Expressing his pleasure and appreciation for the visit and working trip to Vietnam and to Hung Yen province by the President of the Cuban National Assembly, Esteban Lazo Hernández, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Khac Than stated: Although Vietnam and Cuba are half a world apart, they have always stood shoulder to shoulder for many decades. Vietnam and Cuba officially established diplomatic relations on December 2, 1960, and 2025 is a year of immense significance as the two countries celebrate 65 years of diplomatic relations. The Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic relationship is one of the most special and rare in the world, built on a foundation of solidarity, friendship, loyalty, and sharing even in the most difficult times. The pure and unwavering solidarity between the two nations, meticulously nurtured by President Ho Chi Minh and leader Fidel Castro, has become an exemplary symbol of international relations. The Vietnamese people will forever remember the heartfelt and sincere support that Cuba has given to Vietnam during the arduous years of resistance, as well as in the current process of national construction and defense. The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee took the time to introduce the geographical location, natural conditions, cultural traditions, and socio-economic aspects of Hung Yen province.

Comrade Nguyen Khac Than, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, and other delegates at the working session

Cuban National Assembly President Esteban Lazo Hernández and the high-level Cuban National Assembly delegation at the working session.

On behalf of the high-level delegation of the Cuban National Assembly, President Esteban Lazo Hernández thanked the leaders of Hung Yen province for their warm welcome; and expressed his hope that the provincial leaders would share valuable experiences in building and developing the province into one of the top 10 provinces and cities in the country. Returning to Vietnam and visiting Hung Yen province on this occasion, Cuban National Assembly President Esteban Lazo Hernández expressed his great impression of Vietnam's socio-economic and foreign policy achievements in general, and Hung Yen province in particular; affirming that the results and victories of the Vietnamese people are always a great source of encouragement and motivation for the revolutionary cause of the Cuban people. Cuban National Assembly President Esteban Lazo Hernández extended his congratulations to the Provincial Party Committee on the successful organization of its First Provincial Party Congress, which outlined important development directions and goals for the 2025-2030 term, with a vision to 2045. President Esteban Lazo Hernández expressed his confidence that, with a spirit of unity, dynamism, and creativity, along with its existing potential and advantages, Hung Yen province will achieve sustainable and comprehensive development, fulfilling its set development goals. Cuban National Assembly President Esteban Lazo Hernández and members of his delegation asked many questions about Hung Yen's experience and methods in attracting large investors; poverty reduction and housing programs to support poor households; healthcare for the people; streamlining the organization and apparatus, rearranging administrative units and operating a two-tiered local government; and the implementation of strategic pillar resolutions…

Comrade Nguyen Khac Than, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, delivered a welcoming speech to the high-level delegation of the Cuban National Assembly.

Scenes from the working session.

During the meeting, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Khac Than, along with other leaders of the Provincial People's Committee and leaders of provincial departments and agencies, shared and exchanged experiences in leading and directing the implementation of political tasks, socio-economic development goals, and breakthroughs of the province that the President of the Cuban National Assembly and members of the delegation were interested in. The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee affirmed that in the future, Hung Yen province and Cuba have great potential to expand cooperation, especially in the fields of: healthcare, education and training, high-tech agriculture, processing industry, culture and tourism, high-performance sports... aiming to further strengthen the traditional friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Cuba.

Comrade Nguyen Khac Than, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, presented a statue of the scholar Le Quy Don to the President of the Cuban National Assembly, Esteban Lazo Hernández.

Comrade Nguyen Khac Than, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, along with delegates and the high-level delegation of the Cuban National Assembly.

On this occasion, Cuban National Assembly President Esteban Lazo Hernández and members of his delegation visited Nestlé and several high-tech companies in the Thang Long II Industrial Park of Hung Yen province.

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