President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (Photo: chinhphu.vn)

This is a historic visit as President Nguyen Xuan Phuc is the first foreign head of state to visit Cuba after the Caribbean nation successfully organized the 8th Party Congress and Vietnam also successfully held the 13th National Party Congress.

The visit demonstrates Vietnam's solidarity and great support for Cuba, especially in the context that both nations are facing numerous difficulties. It will help deepen bilateral relations and ramp up cooperation in a variety of fields in a more substantive and effective manner.