The visit of the official around four provinces of the country also pursues the development of political, economic, and trading relations between the two nations. At the same time the interest of both parties, governments and people wish to strengthen the already historical solidarity and friendship bonds that unite both countries.

In Cienfuegos, Pham Tien Tu visited El Mamey and El Nicho settlements, in the mountainous region of Escambray where solar and hydraulic energies guarantee the power supply and along with it the access to television, computers as well as other technological advances.

According to statements issued to the press, for the Vietnamese ambassador is of extreme importance to make true the project of twining the cities of Haiphong and Cienfuegos, two port cities with similar characteristics and at the same time to encourage tourism between the two countries.

When 2003 is over , the amount of the economic collaboration Cuba-Viet Nam will reach 60 millions dollars springing from commerce, economy, industry, farming, sciences, health care, education, art, and culture.

Viet Nam exports rice to the island as well as clothes, shoes, medicines while Cuba offers technical counseling with specialists in building and sends to the western country biotechnological and pharmaceutical products, firstly vaccines for preventing.

Before his visit to Cienfuegos the diplomat paid a visit to Las Tunas and Camagüey and then he will travel to Sancti Spíritu.

AIN (Translated by Cubasí)