Havana, September 26 (RHC) --The General Secretary of the Communist Party and President of Vietnam, To Lam, will carry out a program of activities in the Cuban capital starting today, in the context of his state visit to this Caribbean nation.

The Vietnamese president arrived yesterday, Wednesday, at the José Martí International Airport in the capital, where he was received by the Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), Roberto Morales.

During his stay, until tomorrow, Friday, the visitor will hold official talks with the First Secretary of the Communist Party and President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, and will exchange with other authorities.

According to the scheduled agenda, To Lam will pay tribute in Havana to the independence hero Ho Chi Minh, and will participate in a Cuba-Vietnam solidarity event, among other activities.

Before his trip to Cuba, Lam held a meeting with Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez, within the framework of the inauguration of the High Level Segment of the United Nations General Debate.

On that occasion, the Cuban foreign minister wished the Asian leader a fruitful State visit to Cuba, in days that - he said - will contribute to continuing to strengthen the solid ties of brotherhood between the Communist parties, governments and peoples of the two nations.

Both countries maintain historic relations, based on comprehensive cooperation, mutual trust and brotherhood.  (Source: Prensa Latina)