Hanoi, Feb. 18 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 18 received Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, who is on an official visit to Vietnam from February 18-20.

PM Chinh affirmed that the visit will further strengthen the special friendship between Vietnam and Cuba.

Emphasising that Vietnam cherishes the 65-year history of its relationship with Cuba, and always remembers the solidarity and wholehearted assistance provided by leader Fidel Castro, as well as the Party, State, and people of Cuba to Vietnam during difficult times in the past, he affirmed that in the current complex international context, Vietnam stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba, shares experience with and supports the country in overcomi...