General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
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.
During the most intense years of the war, all of Cuba seemed to hold its breath, following every development in Vietnam, said Rafael Suengas, a revolutionary veteran who once led the Cuban Committee for Solidarity with South Vietnam.
Vietnam always deeply values the heartfelt spiritual and material support Cuba extended during Vietnam’s struggle for national liberation and reunification, as well as its current national defence and development.
The bilateral relationship between Cuba and Vietnam continues to thrive, expanding in both breadth and depth, said Salvador Valdes Mesa, Politburo member of the Communist Party of Cuba and Vice President of Cuba, at the "Vietnam–Cuba Friendship Meeting" held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 28.
In excerpts from the article, General Secretary Lam underlined that national reconciliation remains a “long-term strategic choice” and a “pillar of the great national unity bloc.”
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.
Both sides affirmed the brotherhood and solidarity between the youth and people of the two countries, expressing their commitment to continuously striving to ensure that this exemplary relationship is passed down from one generation to the next.
During working sessions with representatives from the Ministries of Foreign Trade and Investment, and Finance and Prices, and the Central Bank of Cuba, the Vietnamese delegation expressed delight at the fruitful development of bilateral relations across channels and areas in recent times, affirming that the Party, State and people of Vietnam attach special importance to the special relations with the Latin American nation.
According to Arce, this victory - the military win of a largely agrarian people over the most powerful empire on earth was not merely a defeat of imperial arrogance. It was the triumph of an indomitable nation, rich in history and culture, that refused to be subdued.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man had a meeting with Rolando González, President of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (Parlatino) and Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Cuban National Assembly of People’s Power, in Uzbekistan on April 6 afternoon.
The five-day visit aimed to realise a cooperative agreement with Pinar del Río province and further promote collaboration between Vietnamese and Cuban localities.
The Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba emphasised the commitment to serving as a bridge to promote collaboration between Pinar del Rio and Vietnamese localities and businesses, particularly in agriculture and fisheries.
Governor of Cuba’s Artemisa province Ricardo Concepción Rodríguez proposed Vietnamese businesse present in Cuba, such as Agri VMA, Viglacera, and Anh Kiet Fertiliser Company, expand their cooperation and investment in the locality.
The state visit to Cuba by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam in September 2024 marked an important milestone in elevating the bilateral ties to a new height and opening new directions for economic, trade, and investment cooperation.
The minister emphasised that both nations can contribute to transforming the current international order, which he described as unjust, lacking solidarity, and environmentally unsustainable. The two countries can make contributions to the development of a multilateral world based on international law.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla said he deeply appreciates Vietnam’s strong solidarity and unwavering support for the Cuban people, noting the Vietnamese side shows its commitment to advancing bilateral projects.
The Party chief stressed that Vietnam considers its solidarity, support, and cooperation with Cuba as a responsibility and a moral obligation, serving the benefits of both nations and contributing to progressive movements worldwide.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son expressed his delight at the fruitful development of the Vietnam – Cuba relations in all Party, State, and people-to-people diplomacy channels, reaffirming that the Party and State of Vietnam attach importance to the special relationship with Cuba, the first country in the Western Hemisphere to establish diplomatic ties with Vietnam.
In the current complex international context, Vietnam stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba, shares experience with and supports the country in overcoming challenges and promoting its strengths for mutual development.
A ceremony was held in Havana on February 12 to mark the 95th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 - 2025), with the attendance of high-ranking Cuban leaders and representatives from Cuban socio-political organisations and the Vietnamese community in Cuba.
The Communist Party of Vietnam, together with its noble citizenry, has been the primary architect of all triumphs obtained by the heroic Vietnamese nation, said Cuban leaders.
The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) has led the country to ultimate victory, national unification, and a new era of prosperity, a Cuban senior researcher has said.
