State President Meets with Top Cuban Leader

Hanoi: State President Luong Cuong met with First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel D­az-Canel Bermºdez in Hanoi on September 1. The Cuban leader is in Vietnam for a state visit and to attend a ceremony celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

According to Vietnam News Agency, this meeting marks a significant moment in the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Cuba. Both leaders are expected to discuss matters of mutual interest, focusing on strengthening the bilateral ties that have been maintained over decades. The visit underscores the importance of the historical relationship between the two countries, which have supported each other on various fronts since establishing diplomatic relations.