Quang Ninh (VNA) — The northern province of Quang Ninh is ready to establish a sisterhood relationship with Cuban localities to foster development cooperation, exchanges, and mutual support, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Vu Dai Thang said during a reception for Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes on October 13.
The official expressed hope that the ambassador would continue to promote cooperation between Quang Ninh and Cuba, helping to deepen the special friendship and solidarity between the two countries, as this year marks both the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties (December 2, 1960–2025) and the Vietnam–Cuba Friendship Year.
He said the ambassador’s visit was a source of great encouragement to the Party, administration, and people of Quang Ninh, especially as the province has just successfully held its 16th Party Congress for the 2025-2030 term. He highlighted that the special Vietnam–Cuba relationship, nurtured by President Ho Chi Minh and President Fidel Castro, has become a symbol of enduring, pure, and loyal solidarity. Throughout many historical periods, that special relationship has been cherished and continually strengthened by generations of leaders and citizens of both countries.
Expressing sympathy over the difficulties Cuba is facing, Thang affirmed that Quang Ninh’s Party Organisation, administration, and people always maintain deep affection and steadfast solidarity with the Cuban people, continuing to support and stand by Cuba on its path of national development. He expressed confidence that the ambassador’s visit would open new opportunities for cooperation between Quang Ninh and Cuban localities, especially in areas where both sides have potential and strengths, such as industry, construction, supervision, and health care.
Congratulating Quang Ninh on its achievements over the past five years and the successful organisation of its 16th Party Congress, the Cuban diplomat expressed confidence that with its new vision and development goals, Quang Ninh will continue to affirm its position as one of Vietnam’s most dynamic provinces, making important contributions to the country’s overall progress.
He underlined that Cuba deeply values and appreciates the sincere support and solidarity that Vietnam and Quang Ninh have extended to his country during challenging times. He pledged to continue strengthening cooperation between the two countries and to connect Cuba with Quang Ninh to enhance collaboration in areas such as green energy, the circular economy, heritage, tourism, and health care./.
