Politics

Cuba’s 60th Liberation Day marked in HCM City

The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City hosted a ceremony on January 17 to celebrate Cuba’s 60th Liberation Day with the participation of municipal leaders, representatives of the Cuban Consulate General and the Cuban community in the city.
Cuba’s 60th Liberation Day marked in HCM City ảnh 1Participants at the event (Photo: VNA)

HCM City (VNA) – The People’sCommittee of Ho Chi Minh City hosted a ceremony on January 17 to celebrate Cuba’s60th Liberation Day with the participation of municipal leaders, representativesof the Cuban Consulate General and the Cuban community in the city.

Addressing the event, Cuban Consul Generalin Ho Chi Minh City Indira Lopez Arguelles reviewed the glorious history of theCuban revolution.

She recalled that on January 1, 1959, after dictator Fulgencio Batista hadfled Cuba the night before, in response to thecall for uprising of Cuban leader Fidel Castro, the Cuban people were able tobring victory to their revolution.

After 60 years, despite suffering fromembargoes and isolation, Cuba has seen deep and wide expansion in its diplomaticrelations with other countries, she said, adding that the Cuban people havestayed persistent with their principle of independence, sovereignty, andsocialism.

Extending greetings to Cuban friends, Vice Chairmanof the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council Pham Duc Hai said that the victory ofthe Cuban revolution 60 years ago was not only the success of the Cuban andLatin-American people, but also a strong source of encouragement for nationsthat were struggling for their independence and freedom, including Vietnam.

Vietnam was proud to have been one of thefirst countries to set up diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1960, he said,stressing that the Vietnamese people will never forget the precious and whole-heartedsupport that Cuba gave to Vietnam during their difficult period of struggleduring the southern liberation and national reunification.

Hai stated that people of the city willcontinue to accompany Cuban people in the path of national construction anddevelopment.

Currently, trade and investment cooperationbetween Ho Chi Minh City and Cuba has remained modest, but in the future, with furtherreform in Cuba’s economic policy, businesses of both nations will be able tostrengthen coordination in many areas, such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, consumergoods, infrastructure development, and tourism.

Thanks to the willingness and efforts in cooperation of both sides, theeconomic and trade partnership between Cuba and Vietnam, and Ho Chi Minh Cityin particular, will thrive in the future, he said.–VNA 
VNA
#Ho Chi Minh City #Cuba’s 60th Liberation Day #Cuban Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Indira Lopez Arguelles #Cuban revolution #Fulgencio Batista #Cuban leader Fidel Castro #Vietnam #Vietnam-Cuba relations #Vietnam news #Vietnam News Agency Cuba
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

See more

State President Luong Cuong, leaders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the newly appointed ambassadors at the ceremony on January 16 (Photo: VNA)

State President appoints new ambassadors abroad

President Luong Cuong asked the newly-appointed ambassadors and heads of representative missions to firmly adhere to the Party’s and State’s foreign policy, closely follow the goals, requirements and tasks of national development, and effectively implement the foreign-affairs priorities set out in the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Italy takes part in the 41st Macfrut agricultural fair in Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, with a booth highlighting Vietnam’s fruit garden with oriental spices and herbs. (Photo: VNA)

Economic diplomacy helps open markets for agricultural exports

The draft documents for the 14th National Party Congress identify foreign affairs as a key and regular task, with diplomacy in agriculture and the environment recognised as a core component of economic, environmental and development diplomacy directly linked to national strategic priorities.

Venezuelan Ambassador to Vietnam Juan Carlos Fernández Juárez (Photo: VNA)

Chance for Vietnam to carry forward successful development policies: Venezuelan ambassador

In a recent interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on Vietnam’s socio-economic development as the 14th National Party Congress approaches, Venezuelan Ambassador to Vietnam Juan Carlos Fernández Juárez described these accomplishments as clear evidence of the sound leadership and policies of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Vietnamese Government, which place people at the centre of development, are grounded in industrialisation, and creatively apply Ho Chi Minh Thought.

The Engineering Unit Rotation 2 departs to undertake peacekeeping duties at the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) Mission (August 2023). (Photo: VNA)

Diplomacy lays solid foundation for Vietnam’s entry into new era of development: official

In a volatile global context, under the sound leadership of the Party, the effective management of the State, the effective governance of the Government and the National Assembly, and the concerted efforts of ministries and localities, Vietnam has consistently implemented a foreign policy of peace, cooperation, and development, independence and self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification. As a result, it has continued to stand out as a bright spot of peace, stability, and development in the region, Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu has written an article ahead of the 14th National Party Congress.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh addresses the conference (Photo: VNA)

Lightning-fast Quang Trung Campaign achieves resounding victory: PM

PM Chinh instructed localities to complete house handovers no later than January 18, 2026, while continuing to address environmental issues, restore essential infrastructure, create jobs and livelihoods, and ensure transparent, timely support for affected households, especially during the Lunar New Year.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) and Cambodian Ambassador Chea Kimtha (Photo: VNA)

Prime Minister receives outgoing Cambodian ambassador

The two sides expressed satisfaction that bilateral relations continue to develop strongly across all areas. Political and diplomatic ties have been further strengthened through frequent exchanges of delegations and contacts at all levels, while defence and security cooperation remains a key pillar.

Tonga's national flag (Source: istockphoto.com)

Congratulations extended to Tonga’s Prime Minister, top legislator

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on January 15 sent messages of congratulations to Lord Fatafehi Fakafanua and Lord Vaea on their respective elections as Prime Minister and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Kingdom of Tonga.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives Japan’s Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Hayashi Yoshimasa in Hanoi on January 15, 2026. Photo: VNA

Vietnam wishes to enhance ties with Japan: PM

Japan continues to be Vietnam’s number one partner in official development assistance (ODA) and labour cooperation, third-largest investor, and fourth-largest partner in trade and tourism.

☕ Afternoon briefing on January 15

☕ Afternoon briefing on January 15

Vietnam remains firmly committed to being a proactive, active and responsible member of ASEAN’s digital cooperation, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed while addressing the opening ceremony of the 6th ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting (ADGMIN 6) and related meetings in Hanoi on January 15.