Minister of Construction Pham Hong Ha (R) presents the token of the relief package to Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Lianys Torres Rivera  (Photo: VNA)

At the handover ceremony in Hanoi, Minister Ha said that amid the complexities caused by the global pandemic, countries need to enhance solidarity, cooperation, and preventive measures in order to protect the people's health and ensure socio-economic stability.

He added the Party and Government of Vietnam greatly appreciate the timely support of their Cuban counterparts in COVID-19 prevention and control, adding Vietnam is also ready to provide medical supplies to Cuba.

Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Lianys Torres Rivera said that as the Chair of ASEAN in 2020, Vietnam has demonstrated its willingness to assist other countries on a multilateral basis to the best of its abilities.