Vietnamese, Cuban parties boost cooperation in theoretical, scientific research
A Cuban official highlighted the value of Vietnam’s experience during the preparation for the 14th National Party Congress, scheduled for January 2026, an undertaking that parallels Cuba’s preparations for its ninth National Party Congress, set for April 2026.
Havana (VNA) – A delegation from the Scientific Council of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) commissions visited Cuba from November 16 to 24 to deepen cooperation and share experience in theoretical and scientific research.
At a reception for the delegation, Roberto Morales Ojeda, Politburo member, Permanent Member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) Central Committee, and head of its Organisation Commission, offered condolences to the Vietnamese people and Government on the flood losses in the central region, and thanked Vietnam for the solidarity extended to Cuba in response to the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.
He said the mutual support in such trying times further reflect the solidarity, special friendship, and comprehensive cooperation between the two fraternal countries.
He also highlighted the value of Vietnam’s experience during the preparation for the 14th National Party Congress, scheduled for January 2026, an undertaking that parallels Cuba’s preparations for its ninth National Party Congress, set for April 2026.
Vu Thanh Mai, Vice Chairman of the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation, affirmed that the Vietnamese Party, State, and people consistently stand with the Cuban people in all circumstances, reiterating Vietnam’s unwavering opposition to the embargo against and the listing of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism.
He added that the support and assistance for the Cuban people to surmount current economic difficulties are an order from the heart.
During their stay, the delegation held working sessions with PCC officials, including head of the Economic – Productive Department Jorge Luis Broche Lorenzo, head of the Social Sector Care Department Rolando Yero, as well as the leadership of the Nico Lopez Party School.
The meetings advanced discussions from the sixth theory workshop between the two parties held in Havana earlier this year, with the two sides planning to convene the next workshop after their upcoming national congresses.
During a meeting with Fernando Gonzalez Llort, President of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), both sides highlighted the important role of mass organisations in fostering the long-standing Vietnam – Cuba friendship. Gonzalez Llort, a Cuban hero, shared his desire to further boost cooperation with Vietnamese friendship organisations and emphasised the need to inspire younger generations with patriotism and an appreciation for the special bond between the two nations.
The Vietnamese delegation also visited Pinar del Rio and Matanzas provinces to explore economic strengths and cooperation potential in investment and trade. The PCC secretaries of the two provinces, Yamile Ramos Cordero and Mario Felipe Sabines Lorenzo, called for greater Vietnamese investment, particularly in agriculture, biotechnology, renewable energy and tourism, and pledged to create favourable conditions for Vietnamese investors.
The delegation also toured local production facilities and the Matanzas provincial Hospital, and laid flowers at the statue of President Ho Chi Minh at the park named after him in Havana./.