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Get-together held in Havana for witnesses to Vietnam – Cuba special bond

The event is among a series of activities marking the Vietnam – Cuba Friendship Year 2025, in celebration of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations (December 2, 1960 – 2025).

Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba Le Quang Long (10th from right) and Cuban friends (Photo: VNA)
Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba Le Quang Long (10th from right) and Cuban friends (Photo: VNA)

Havana (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Cuba, in coordination with the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), on December 23 held a gathering with former Cuban officials and experts who had worked in and have maintained close ties with Vietnam, witnessing the special solidarity, friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations.

The event is among a series of activities marking the Vietnam – Cuba Friendship Year 2025, in celebration of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations (December 2, 1960–2025).

Vietnamese Ambassador Le Quang Long highlighted that 65 years ago, the two countries chose to stand side by side thanks to trust, shared ideals and sincere friendship. During the most difficult periods of Vietnam’s struggle for national independence, reunification and defence, the Cuban people always stood with the Vietnamese people, offering invaluable, selfless and humanitarian support.

Cuban experts and officials also came to Vietnam in challenging times to assist its people, leaving behind a priceless moral and humanitarian legacy, Long said, expressing his belief that with their experience and special affection for Vietnam, former Cuban experts and officials will continue to serve as “living bridges” of solidarity and as an inspiration to younger generations to preserve and nurture this enduring bilateral relationship.

Gerardo Hernández Nordelo, Chairman of the Cuba – Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group, affirmed that the bilateral relations represent a shining example of international solidarity.

Despite geographical distance, the two nations have always shared a sincere, brotherly bond, he said, thanking for Vietnam’s continuous support for Cuba in its current difficult period and voicing firm belief that the historic friendship, cultivated by generations of leaders and peoples of both countries, will continue to flourish.

On this occasion, the Vietnamese embassy also introduced a special publication titled “Vietnam–Cuba: 65 Years of Brotherhood,” highlighting key milestones in bilateral relations and showcasing vibrant cooperation in agriculture, biotechnology, healthcare, defence, security, culture and people-to-people exchanges.

Former Cuban experts and officials reminisced about their time in Vietnam and visited a photo exhibition jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy and the Vietnam News Agency, featuring 20 iconic images reflecting 65 years of profound friendship between the two peoples./.

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