Havana, March 20 -- Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba Le Quang Long has visited Cuba's Pinar del Rio province, known as the "cigar capital" of the world, to explore the local economic and social potential and identify opportunities for collaboration.

Receiving the Vietnamese diplomat on March 19, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Yamile Ramos Cordero told him economic and social strengths of the westernmost province of Cuba.

Cordero emphasised the province's tourism potential, highlighting its breathtaking natural landscapes as well as key export products such as cigars, honey, and other agricultural goods. She proudly shared the local achievements in education and health care, noting the presence of over 590 educational instituti...