Cuban media noted with reverence the historical symbolism of May 19, the birth date of President Ho Chi Minh and the death date of Cuban national hero José Martí, as a profound reminder of the deep connection between the two nations.
Granma highlights the legacy of President Ho Chi Minh. (Photo: VNA)
Havana (VNA)🀅 – On the occasion of the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 – 2025), Cuba’s leading media outlets and national broadcasters published extensive coverage paying tribute to the legacy of the late Vietnamese leader, while reaffirming the special bond between the Cuban and Vietnamese peoples.
The coverage also underscored the enduring friendship between Cuba and Vietnam, rooted in the revolutionary ideals shared by Ho Chi Minh and José Martí.
In a prominent article featuring José Martí and Ho Chi Minh as the ties that bind two nations, the Granma, the official newspaper of the Communist Party of Cuba, drew parallels between the two leaders, particularly in their vision of youth and education. Quoting Ho Chi Minh’s maxim, "For the sake of ten years, we must plant trees, for the sake of 100 years, we should cultivate people," the article noted its resonance with Martí’s reflection in La Edad de Oro: “Children are the hope of the world.”
Juventud Rebelde shared memories from the late journalist Marta Rojas, the last foreign correspondent to interview Ho Chi Minh in 1969. The article also recalled the historic 1973 visit by Cuban leader Fidel Castro to newly liberated areas in southern Vietnam, making him the only foreign head of state to visit those zones during wartime.
Meanwhile, Radio Havana aired a special commemorative programme, featuring President Ho Chi Minh’s 1966 speech and replaying Fidel Castro’s iconic message: “Vietnam is not only fighting for its own people, but for all of humanity.”
As part of the tributes, the University of Havana announced the formation of a new department for Vietnamese studies named after President Ho Chi Minh. Quoting Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, Granma reaffirmed: “Ho Chi Minh’s thought and moral legacy serve as a valuable compass for Cuba’s path of development.” Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam also remarked that both Martí and Ho Chi Minh remain enduring symbols of the universal quest for independence and freedom.
Cuban media noted with reverence the historical symbolism of May 19, the birth date of President Ho Chi Minh and the death date of Cuban national hero José Martí, as a profound reminder of the deep connection between the two nations./.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba Le Quang Long emphasised that the thought, moral example, and exemplary lifestyle of President Ho Chi Minh remain a lasting source of inspiration for the Vietnamese community in Cuba and around the world.
Vietnam always remembers and appreciates the invaluable, heartfelt, and meaningful support, both material and spiritual, of peace-loving people and countries around the world, especially the Cuban people and the fraternal Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces.
The piece dedicated significant space to analysing Ho Chi Minh’s military thinking, underscoring core principles such as “relying on the people” and “people’s war,” while also delving into his diplomatic acumen that contributed to Vietnam’s historic victories.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
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Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
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The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
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Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
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The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
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Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
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