Party chief greets new Cuban Ambassador

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong received the new Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Lianys Torres Rivera in Hanoi, on January 26.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and new Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Lianys Torres Rivera (Photo: VNA)

Thanking Vietnam for its solidarity and support for Cuba, the diplomat pledged to do her utmost to effectively contribute to strengthening the special relations between the Vietnamese and Cuban parties, governments and people.

Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong congratulated Lianys Torres Rivera on her new post in Vietnam, saying that he believes she will make significant contributions to the Vietnam – Cuba traditional relations and their comprehensive cooperation.

Party General Secretary Trong noted that 2018 marks 45 years since Cuba’s revolutionary leader Fidel Castro first visited Vietnam.

He suggested that this could be a good occasion to educate people from both sides on the special ties that exist between their countries.

Party General Secretary Trong took the occasion to send his greetings to First Secretary of the Cuban Communist Party Raul Castro and other Cuban Party and State leaders.

(Source: NDO)