Vietnam and Cuba have supported and helped each other during the most difficult times while sharing joy at each other's victories and successes as if they were their own.

The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)’s 13th National Congress was a milestone and turning point, laying the premise for the following terms and ensuring that Vietnam will fulfill the national development goals toward 2030 and its vision to 2045, said Ruvislei González Sáez, an expert on Asian studies at the Cuban international policy research centre.