Former Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Fredesmán Turró González (Photo: VNA)Speaking to the Vietnam News Agency in Havana, Fredesmán emphasised that the Communist Party of Vietnam has made animportant theory contribution to the building of socialism in countries witha low level of development of forces and means of production.
At its sixth Congress in December 1986, the Communist Partyof Vietnam made strategic decisions marking a transformation in all areas ofthe country's economic and political life, the Cuban diplomat said, expressinghis impression at Vietnam's socio-economic development achievements, highlighting that Vietnam'seconomy is experiencing the fastest growth in Southeast Asia and one of thehighest in the world, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vietnam has now become an important factor in the internationalpolitical arena, had an active participation in and made remarkable contributionsto international organisations and forums, he said.
Party General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping (R) welcomes Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on the occasion of his official visit to China from October 30 to November 1, 2022 (Photo: VNA)Regarding the bilateral relations, he said that Cuba and Vietnam havemaintained mutually-beneficial cooperation.
Cuba attaches importance to cooperation with Vietnam in thefield of production of rice, maize and soybean, as well as essential consumer goods, and Vietnam is the largest Asian investor of Cuba.
The former diplomat expressed his belief that theVietnam-Cuba economic relationship will develop further in the coming time,especially in the context that Cuba is taking many measures to strengthen itseconomy.
He also showed his wish that Vietnam will continue sharing itsexperiences and lessons in socio-economic development.
Fredesmán served as the Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam in the1999-2004 and 2008-2013 tenures./.
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