In his congratulatory message, President Fidel wrote: "We firmly believe that, under your leadership, the solidarity and friendship that help link our two governments and peoples will be constantly strengthened and consolidated."
The same day, the Cuban leader extended congratulations to Nguyen Tan Dung on his election as Prime Minister of Viet Nam.
In his congratulatory message, President Fidel re-affirmed the determination to intensify and expand the existing solidarity, friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two governments and peoples./.