Anniversary of Cuba’s Giron Victory marked in HCM City
The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) and the Vietnam – Cuba Friendship Association of HCM City held a get-together in the city on April 18 to celebrate the 62th anniversary of Cuba’s Giron Victory (1961-2023).
Chairwoman of the Vietnam - Cuba Friendship Association of HCM City Truong Thi Hien speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) 🔯- The Ho Chi MinhCity Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) and the Vietnam – Cuba FriendshipAssociation of HCM City held a get-together in the city on April18 to celebrate the 62th anniversary of Cuba’s Giron Victory (1961-2023).
At the meeting, delegates recalled the historicalsignificance of the Giron Victory 62 years ago, when more than 1,500 US-trainedmercenary troops landed at Giron beach as part of a scheme to overthrow thefledgling Cuban government. Under the direct command of Commander-in-ChiefFidel Castro, the invasion was defeated on April 19, 1961 after less than 72hours. The Giron Victory marked a decisive turning point thatadvanced Cuba to the path of socialism building.
Delegates at the event (Photo: VNA)
Cuban Consul General in HCM City Ariadne FeoLabrada expressed her appreciation for the sincere sentiment that the VietnameseParty, State and people in general and HCM City in particular have reserved for Cubaover the past six decades. The diplomat pledged to do her utmost to make morecontributions to the sound cooperative relationship between the two countries,especially with the southern largest city of Vietnam in several areas. Chairwoman of the Vietnam - Cuba Friendship Association of HCM City Truong Thi Hien said the two nations have shared close-knit relations, even during the most difficult times. The bilateral solidarity, mutual support and comprehensive cooperation have been strengthened and expanded in many spheres such as agriculture, industry, oil and gas, construction, culture, education, science-technology and healthcare, she said. HCM City wants to step up cooperation with Cuba in the fields of pharmaceutical technology, medical human resource development and public healthcare as well as culture, tourism and people-to-people exchanges, Hien added./.
Cuba appreciates ASEAN's invariable support for the struggle of the Cuban people against the blockade and reaffirms the will to continue strengthening relations with ASEAN in a number of areas, Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodríguez has said.
The official visit to Cuba from April 18-23 by National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue will surely have important contributions to strengthening, consolidating, expanding and deepening the bilateral relations in all fields, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba Le Thanh Tung.
The upcoming official visit to Cuba by Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue will contribute to creating opportunities for the two countries to learn from the experience of each other in various fields, promote exchange between their legislative bodies, and reach agreements related to political, diplomatic and economic ties, a Cuban expert has said.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
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New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
Chairwoman of the Vietnam - Cuba Friendship Association of HCM City Truong Thi Hien speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) 
Delegates at the event (Photo: VNA) 
