Havana, March 5 -- Cuban Minister of Domestic Trade Betsy Diaz Velazquez has expressed a strong interest in fostering joint ventures with Vietnamese partners in manufacturing and trade within Cuba's domestic market.

During a meeting on March 4 with Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba Le Quang Long, Diaz Velazquez said Cuba will provide optimal conditions for Vietnamese investors to establish joint ventures in manufacturing and trade, aiming to meet the Cuban population's essential goods needs.

The Cuban minister also underscored interest in strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture, consumer goods manufacturing, and the import of energy-saving equipment.

Ambassador Long reassured that his embassy would assist Cuba's Ministry of Dome...