Havana (VNA) – The Council of State of Cuba has decided to presentFriendship Medal to Duong Minh, Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba, inacknowledgement of his contributions to the two countries’ traditionalrelations.
A presentation ceremony was solemnly held in Havana during which ForeignMinister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla handed over the medal to Ambassador DuongMinh.
Announcing the decision earlier, Deputy Foreign Minister Rogelio Sierra reviewedprogresses in the two countries’ friendship during the diplomat’s working term,laying emphasis on achievements in agriculture, trade, biotechnology,construction, education, finance and tourism.
Forhis part, Ambassador Duong Minh pledged that he will continue contributing topreserving and developing the special relations between Vietnam and Cuba in anyposts in the future.-VNA