On 31/8, Miguel Diaz-Canel, first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and president of the Republic of Cuba, and Vietnamese health minister Dao Hong Lan toured the Genfarma factory in the Hoa Lac High-Tech Park, Hanoi.
"Cuban bioproducts and biotechnology are fields with many achievements. This technology transfer will bring mutual benefits and boost the production of important medicines for both the Vietnamese and Cuban people," Diaz-Canel emphasized.
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Overview of the visit and working session of the Cuban high-ranking delegation at the Genfarma factory, Hoa Lac High-Tech Park, Hanoi. Photo: Genfarma |
Overview of the visit and working session of the Cuban high-ranking delegation at the Genfarma factory, Hoa Lac High-Tech Park, Hanoi. Photo: Genfarma
According to both parties, receiving this technology from Cuba will enhance Vietnam's pharmaceutical research and development capabilities. Through the Genfarma project, Vietnamese citizens will have access to high-quality, affordable medicine, especially cancer treatments. This project, a result of close cooperation between the two countries' pharmaceutical sectors, will also improve Vietnam's pharmaceutical security and advance its biotechnology sector, while opening doors for Cuban biotechnology and pharmaceuticals to reach their full potential and expand into the global market.
In May, a joint venture agreement was signed between BioCubaFarma SA (Cuba) and Vietnamese businesses. Three months later, the project has taken shape with modern facilities and a complete organizational structure.
BioCubaFarma has 51 subsidiaries and 9 joint ventures abroad, including 6 overseas production facilities. It currently operates 164 production lines, with 11 located internationally, exporting over 300 products to more than 40 countries. The company has also transferred technology to Brazil, India, Venezuela, Algeria, China, Russia, Iran, and Vietnam.
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Miguel Diaz-Canel (far right), first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and president of the Republic of Cuba, and Dao Hong Lan, Vietnamese health minister (third from left), toured the Genfarma factory on the afternoon of 31/8. Photo: Genfarma |
Miguel Diaz-Canel (far right), first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and president of the Republic of Cuba, and Dao Hong Lan, Vietnamese health minister (third from left), toured the Genfarma factory on the afternoon of 31/8. Photo: Genfarma
Minister Dao Hong Lan highlighted that the project is a concrete step in realizing the agreements reached between the two countries' leaders during Party General Secretary To Lam's visit to Cuba in 9/2024.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez is on a state visit to Vietnam that began on 31/8. Tomorrow, he will attend the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and Vietnam's National Day.
Hai My
