Cuban women leader highlights worth of experience gained in Vietnam

The general secretary of the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC), Teresa Amarelle, stressed the worth of the experience of Vietnam in the reconstruction of the country and economic development.

The leader affirmed in a meeting with the secretary of the Communist Party´s Committee (PCV) in Hanoi, Dinh Tien Dung, that the program organized by the National Union of Women of Vietnam has made it possible to verify that some of these practices may be useful for the Cuban resistance strategy.

Amarelle detailed some of the main achievements of Cuban women in their political participation and pointed out that the biggest challenge is their full economic autonomy achievement, “and we have seen in Vietnam experiences that can help us a lot, especially those related to new forms of management.”

Dinh Tien Dung stated, on his behalf, that “the highest priority in the broad network of relations (of Hanoi) with the world, is Cuba in general and Havana in particular” and advocated taking these ties to a higher level, to which he considered, that more practical action is required.

He reminded that Hanoi and Havana have already signed two memorandums of understanding, and anticipated the signing of a new one, which lays the foundations for enhancing bilateral ties and cooperation in the fields of public health, education, tourism and culture, among others.

He also acknowledged feeling very impressed by the achievements of the Cuban women and their high participation at all levels, which, he said, reflects their leadership in the fight for their livelihood.

The FMC delegation headed by Amarelle, arrived last Thursday, and has been carrying out an intense work program in Vietnam, the first step of a tour that will also take them to Laos and Cambodia.