Politics

Anniversary of Cuba’s Giron Victory marked in HCM City

The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) and the city's Vietnam - Cuba Friendship Association (VCFA) held a gathering on April 25 to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of Cuba’s Giron Victory (April 19, 1961 - 2024).
Anniversary of Cuba’s Giron Victory marked in HCM City ảnh 1Delegates at the event (Photo: VNA)

HCM City (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations(HUFO) and the city's Vietnam - Cuba Friendship Association (VCFA)held a gathering on April 25 to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of Cuba’s GironVictory (April 19, 1961 - 2024).

At the event, delegates recalled the historical significance ofthe Giron Victory 63 years ago. On April 17, 1961, more than 1,500 US-trained mercenary troopslanded at Giron beach as part of a scheme to overthrow the fledgling Cubangovernment. Under the direct command of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro, theinvasion was defeated on April 19, 1961 after less than 72 hours.

TheGiron Victory marked a decisive turning point that advanced Cuba on thepath of socialism building.

Chairwoman of the VCFA of HCM City Truong Thi Hien said Vietnam has consistentlysupported Cuba’s profound socio-economic reforms and stance on safeguardingsovereignty and territorial integrity, and agreed with Cuba's viewpoint oninternational issues.

Vietnam-Cuba relations are expanding across various sectors, including agriculture,industry, oil and gas, construction, culture, education, sci-tech, and healthcare. Two-way trade exceeded 500 million USD last year, higherthan the previous year, she added.

Cuban Consul General in HCM City Ariadne FeoLabrada expressed her honour to tighten multifacetedcooperation between Cuba and various Vietnamese localities, including Ho ChiMinh City while contributing to promoting exchanges toreinforce people-to-people diplomacy between Vietnam and Cuba./.

VNA
#Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations #Vietnamplus #Vietnam News Agency #Vietnam - Cuba Friendship Association #63rd anniversary of Cuba’s Giron Victory Ho Chi Minh City Cuba
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Book exhibition highlights Vietnam-Cuba friendship

Book exhibition highlights Vietnam-Cuba friendship

Books highlighting the loyalty and friendship between Vietnam and Cuba are being displayed at the headquarters of the Truth National Political Publishing House in Hanoi on the occasion of the 61st anniversary of Cuba’s Giron victory (April 19).
Anniversary of Cuba’s Giron Victory marked in HCM City

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).

See more

Lao Ambassador to Russia Shiphandone Oybuabuddy speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam-Laos ties are invaluable asset: Lao Ambassador to Russia

Lao Ambassador to Russia Shiphandone Oybuabuddy has affirmed that the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Laos and Vietnam are an invaluable asset, cherished, safeguarded and developed by generations of leaders and people of the two countries.

Participants pose for a group photo at the ceremony (Photo: VNA)

People-to-people diplomacy nurtures Vietnam-Philippines friendship

Alongside relations between the two States, people-to-people exchanges have always served as an important foundation for bringing Vietnam-Philippines ties closer to the community. Cultural, educational, academic and youth exchanges, friendship activities and community connectivity programmes have helped deepen mutual understanding, trust and affection between the Vietnamese and Philippine people.

Congratulations to Mexico on Independence Day

Congratulations to Mexico on Independence Day

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam on September 16 sent a message of congratulations to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo on the occasion of the 216th anniversary of the country’s Independence Day (September 16, 1810 – 2026).

Politburo Member and Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc (left) and Ding Xuexiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, China seek stronger, more substantive cooperation

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc called on China to facilitate Vietnamese agricultural exports, deepen cooperation on quarantine and soon sign a memorandum of understanding designating Vietnam as the featured country for the "Shared Big Market: Export to China Series Activities" in 2027.

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang (right) meets with Senior Lieutenant General Zhang Shengmin, Vice Chairman of China's Central Military Commission, in Beijing on September 16, 2026. (Photo published by VNA)

Vietnam seeks stronger defence ties with partners at 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum

In the coming time, the Vietnamese Central Military Commission and Ministry of National Defence hope to work with their Chinese counterparts to maintain, develop, and strengthen the agreed-upon areas of cooperation, effectively sustain existing cooperation mechanisms, and foster increasingly substantive ties, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang.

King of Thailand Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana lay a wreath and pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at the late leader's mausoleum in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)

Thai King, Queen conclude State visit to Vietnam

Vietnam and Thailand agreed to continue strengthening political trust through regular visits and contacts at all levels, especially the high level, while making effective use of existing cooperation mechanisms and coordinating in implementing their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership effectively.

King of Thailand Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana visit an exhibition of traditional Thai products presented by students from Hanoi University on September 16. (Photo: VNA)

Thai King and Queen visit Hanoi University

Hanoi University currently maintains cooperation with nearly 20 Thai higher education institutions, including Chulalongkorn University, Assumption University and Mahasarakham University. The cooperation programmes cover lecturer and student exchanges, short-term training, cultural experiences and internships

ITS Giovanni delle Bande Nere of the Italian Navy docks at Nha Rong Port in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VNA)

Italian Navy ship pays goodwill visit to Vietnam

During the visit, officers and sailors of the ITS Giovanni delle Bande Nere will pay courtesy calls on the leaders of the city People’s Committee and the Naval Region 2 Command, participate in sports and cultural exchanges with Vietnamese naval personnel, and visit cultural sites and historical relics in the city.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Anh Tuan (third, right) co-chairs the first meeting of the Vietnam-Burundi political consultation with Burundi's Minister of Foreign Affairs Édouard Bizimana (Photo: Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Vietnam, Burundi seek to deepen multifaceted cooperation

At the first Vietnam-Burundi political consultation, the two sides shared information on their countries' recent socio-economic development and foreign policies, reviewed the implementation of signed memoranda of understanding, and discussed measures to promote bilateral cooperation.