Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung holds talks with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla
WVR - On the afternoon of November 13, at the Party Central Committee Headquarters, Politburo Member and Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung held talks with Politburo Member of the Communist Party of Cuba, Foreign Minister, and Special Envoy of the Party and Government of Cuba Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, during his visit to Vietnam from November 13-14. 2026.
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| Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung welcomes Cuban Foreign Minister and Special Envoy Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla. (Photo: Quang Hoa) |
During the talks, both sides informed each other about the situation in their respective countries and extensively discussed specific directions and measures to strengthen the traditional solidarity, special friendship, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Cuba.
Minister Le Hoai Trung expressed his delight at the continued exchange of delegations and contacts at all levels; the active implementation of priority cooperation projects by ministries and localities of both countries, which have achieved commendable results; and the ongoing valued exchange of theoretical and practical experiences regarding the Renovation process between the two nations.
The Minister appreciated Cuba's socio-economic transformation measures and affirmed that Vietnam always prioritizes supporting Cuba to the best of its ability, expressing confidence that the Party, Government, and people of Cuba will overcome the current difficulties and challenges.
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| Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung and Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla discuss the situation in each country and directions and measures to promote the traditional solidarity, special friendship, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Cuba. (Photo: Quang Hoa) |
The Special Envoy and Cuban Foreign Minister expressed gratitude for Vietnam's steadfast solidarity, practical and effective support, which has helped Cuba overcome economic and social difficulties, as well as Vietnam's persistent and valuable support at international forums.
Minister Bruno Rodriguez affirmed that Cuba will make every effort to preserve and further develop this exemplary relationship with Vietnam. Minister Bruno Rodriguez emphasized that Cuba is always keen to promote the implementation of priority cooperation projects between the two countries, establish cooperation mechanisms between the Parties and States of Vietnam and Cuba, and enhance people-to-people diplomacy, local connections, and cultural exchange activities to deepen and diversify the comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Cuba.
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| Minister Le Hoai Trung and Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla agreed to strengthen coordination and mutual support at multilateral forums, contributing to maintaining peace, stability, and development in Southeast Asia and Latin America – the Caribbean. (Photo: Quang Hoa) |
Both sides shared assessments of the current global context, characterized by rapid, complex, and unpredictable developments, and affirmed the importance of maintaining peace, stability, the rule of law, and resolving disputes through peaceful means, based on international law and the United Nations Charter.
On this occasion, Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung reiterated Vietnam's principled and consistent stance in calling for the complete lifting of the embargo against Cuba. Both sides agreed to closely coordinate positions and support each other at important international forums, especially at the United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement; emphasizing their commitment to positively and responsibly contribute to strengthening the peaceful, stable, and developmental environment in both regions: Southeast Asia and Latin America – the Caribbean.
