VN welcomes US decision to remove Cuba from list of state sponsors of terrorism

January 17, 2025 - 21:22

In response to reporters’ queries regarding Việt Nam's reaction to the US decision, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Phạm Thu Hằng said on Friday that Việt Nam maintains its consistent stance of strongly supporting efforts to normalise the Cuba – US relations.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Phạm Thu Hằng.— VNA/VNS Photo Phạm Kiên

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam welcomes the US Government’s January 14 decision to remove Cuba from its Department of State’s list of state sponsors of terrorism as well as the US’s steps toward easing sanctions against Cuba, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Phạm Thu Hằng has affirmed.

In response to reporters’ queries regarding Việt Nam's reaction to the US decision, Hằng said on Friday that Việt Nam maintains its consistent stance of strongly supporting efforts to normalise the Cuba – US relations.

Such efforts include the complete lifting of the US embargo against Cuba, in line with the United Nations General Assembly’s relevant resolutions, for the legitimate rights and interests of the Cuban people and for peace, stability, cooperation and development in the Americas and the world.— VNS

Việt Nam, Cuba strengthen cooperation at UN

The Vietnamese and Cuban ambassadors agreed to further strengthen cooperation between their delegations in New York, and coordinate to promote multilateralism, uphold international law and the UN Charter, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries.

Opinion

Việt Nam-Cuba relationship symbolises fraternal friendship, solidarity: Cuban Ambassador

Both sides need to further promote economic, trade and investment cooperation, as their leaders have shown interest in new and promising projects in such areas as food production, research and development of biopharmaceutical products, energy projects and many other fields.

Politics & Law

National Day congratulations cabled to Cuba

Senior Vietnamese leaders conveyed their congratulations to their Cuban counterparts on the occasion of Cuba's National Day.

Politics & Law

Cuban military official hails development of Việt Nam People’s Army

The Cuban military official commend Việt Nam's “Four Nos” policy, describing it as a balance between maintaining peaceful diplomacy and ensuring territorial integrity.

PM looking to elevate VN-Poland relations to strategic partnership

Politics & Law

Homeland Spring programme 2025: OVs look towards nation’s new era

Politics & Law

Việt Nam pledges to continue joining hands with UN in addressing global challenges

Politics & Law

Prime Minister receives Polish companies’ leaders

Politics & Law

Vietnamese PM meets with Polish President in Warsaw

Politics & Law

PM Phạm Minh Chính meets with Vietnamese community in Poland

More on this story

Politics & Law

Việt Nam, Poland agree to consider upgrading relations to strategic level

PM Chính highly appreciated Poland's important socio-economic achievements, becoming the 20th largest economy in the world and believed that the country would continue to develop even more strongly.

Politics & Law

Welcome ceremony held for Vietnamese PM in Warsaw

Over the past 75 years, Việt Nam and Poland have fostered a strong and comprehensive relationship across multiple fields, including politics, economy, culture, science, and education.

Politics & Law

Party chief offers incense in tribute to late Party General Secretaries

Amid the warm atmosphere leading up to the traditional Lunar New Year, Lâm wished relatives of the late General Secretaries a new year of good health, happiness and success, and encouraged them to carry forward their family traditions to contribute more to the nation.

Politics & Law

Foreign ministry meets with foreign diplomatic representative bodies, press agencies

With an open foreign policy, Việt Nam has continued to enhance and elevate relations with countries and international organisations.

Politics & Law

State leader pays pre-Tết visit to An Giang province

A report by the provincial Party Committee showed that in 2024, An Giang completed and surpassed 13 out of 15 targets set by the provincial People's Council, with gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth estimated at 7.16 per cent and per capita income reaching VNĐ66.24 million.

Politics & Law

State President pays pre-Tet visit to Military Region 9

With 2025 poised to be a pivotal year marked by major political events, the President called on the Party Committee and High Command of Military Region 9 to further improve their situation awareness, swiftly identify and address emerging issues, and ensure readiness in all scenarios to avoid being caught off guard.

Politics & Law

Former Chief of the Government Office faces trial over bribery allegations connected to illegal project

The court heard that Dũng abused his authority as Chief of the Government Office to forward Trí's petition letter to the Government Inspectorate, requesting that inspectors consider the petition.

Politics & Law

Deputy PM urges Bến Tre to promote Đồng Khởi Mới emulation movement

Although Bến Tre Province still faces many difficulties and obstacles, thanks to strong political determination and harnessing the spirit of its 1960 Đồng Khởi (General Uprising), the province is changing day by day, demonstrating its aspiration to rise up and stand shoulder to shoulder with other provinces in the region and the whole country, Deputy Prime Minister Lê Thành Long said at a meeting held on Wednesday (January 15).