Vietnam and Cuba strengthen information co-operation

Vietnam and Cuba strengthen information co-operation
Last updated: 17:9 - July 18, 2009

Deputy Head of the Cuban Communist Party Central Committee's Ideology
Department Angel Arzuaga on July 16 received Vietnamese Deputy Minister
of Information and Communications Do Quy Doan who was visiting Cuba from
July 9.

Angel Arzuaga briefed the Vietnamese guest on press activities in Cuba,
emphasising the role of the press in the field of ideology and building
of socialism in the country.

Mr. Do Quy Doan introduced the fast development of Vietnam's press and
expressed his hope for further co-operation with Cuba in the ideological
field.

He appreciated the effective co-operation between his ministry's Press
and International Communications Co-operation Centre and Cuba's Mundo
Latino film studio in making a film on late President Ho Chi Minh and
President Fidel Castro, which is expected to be shown on the occasion of
the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries
(December 2, 1960-December 2, 2010).

During his stay in Cuba, Deputy Minister Do Quy Doan had working
sessions with the Ministry of Informatics and Communications, and the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba. He also visited the Cuban Institute
of Cinematographic Art and Industry, the Cuban Radio and Television, and
the Havana-based International Cinema University. (VNA)

Nhan Dan --- News (18 July 2009)
http://www.nhandan.com.vn/english/news/180709/domestic_ve.htm