This meeting addressed issues of vital importance for the strategic development of our bilateral relations and, first of all, reaffirmed the political will to continue defending the principles of self-determination and respect for international law in all multilateral forums, he said.

Faithful to their revolutionary roots, Vietnam and Cuba ratified their commitment to the defense of peace, multilateralism and South-South cooperation, the Cuban Vice Foreign Minister stressed in statements to the press media.

He also noted that, from the economic dimension, the talks were focused on expanding and diversifying trade, productive and scientific cooperation and promoted agreements in key sectors such as biotechnology, agriculture, health, renewable energy, industry and tourism.

Culture, education, science and technology were also key areas of dialogue, and new forms of exchange were planned to strengthen mutual knowledge and human development.

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