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Cuba – a leading important, trusted partner of Vietnam: Vice President
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan has underscored the enduring relations between Vietnam and Cuba, affirming that Vietnam always considers the Caribbean country a top important and trusted partner regardless of circumstances.
At a reception in Ho Chi Minh City on April 28 for Politburo member and Vice President of Cuba Salvador Valdes Mesa, who is on a Vietnam visit to attend the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975–2025), Vice President Xuan stressed that the Vietnamese people always treasure the sincere solidarity and invaluable support that the Cuban Party, State, and people have provided for Vietnam throughout nearly seven decades.
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Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan receives Politburo member and Vice President of Cuba Salvador Valdes Mesa on April 28. |
She noted that despite geographical distance, both countries share noble ideals and a relationship foundation which was established by President Ho Chi Minh and Cuban leader Fidel Castro, and have been nurtured by generations of leaders and citizens from both nations.
The Cuban Vice President expressed his delight at returning to Vietnam and directly participating in this meaningful celebration.
He conveyed his admiration for the country’s achievements since the national reunification, expressing his confidence that Vietnam will continue to achieve even greater results in national construction and development, remaining a shining example of economic development coupled with social security assurance for developing nations worldwide.
He took the occasion to thank the Vietnamese Party, State and people’s support during Cuba's current difficulties, particularly in such strategic priority areas as food security and energy.
The two sides exchanged information about their respective countries' situations and confirmed mutual support at international multilateral forums.
They also discussed measures for promoting bilateral relations during the Vietnam – Cuba Friendship Year 2025, implementing the outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit to Cuba in September 2024.
Besides, they laid stress on the determination to work together to improve people's living standards.
Earlier the same day, the Cuban delegation laid flowers at the Ho Chi Minh Monument in the city named after the Vietnamese revolutionary leader.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), visited the Cuban delegation to the UN on the occasion of New Year 2025 and the 66th National Liberation Day of Cuba (January 1, 1959-2025) in New York on January 11.
Politburo member of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the National Assembly of People’s Power Esteban Lazo Hernandez and the Cuban delegation successfully concluded their visit to Vietnam on November 3.
State President Luong Cuong met with Politburo member, President of the National Assembly of People’s Power, and President of the Council of State of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez in Hanoi on November 2.
Vietnam and Cuba continue to engage in regular bilateral contacts and exchanges at various levels, particularly at the highest levels. The robust political and diplomatic relationship has facilitated significant economic and trade cooperation between the two nations. Currently, Vietnam ranks as Cuba's second-largest trade partner in Asia and stands as the largest foreign investor from the Asian region in Cuba.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man held talks with visiting President of the National Assembly of People’s Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez in Hanoi on November 2.
President of the National Assembly of People’s Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez arrived in Hanoi on November 2 morning, beginning his two-day working visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.
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