HCM City marks Moncada anniversary, reaffirms Vietnam-Cuba special friendship
VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations on July 17 held a gathering to commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the Moncada Barracks attack, the event that marked the beginning of Cuba's national liberation revolution, while reaffirming the special friendship between the peoples of Vietnam and Cuba.
In her speech, Truong Thi Hien, Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Association, said the Moncada attack continues to embody the values of courage, resilience, solidarity and the right of every nation to self-determination. She noted that the association has worked closely with the Consulate General of Cuba in Ho Chi Minh City to organize commemorative events, cultural exchanges and activities connecting organizations and localities in the two countries.
She reaffirmed the association's commitment to serving as a bridge by expanding cultural, educational, youth and people-to-people exchange activities, while offering more opportunities for younger generations in both nations to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship.
Mauricio Alejandro Martínez Duque, Consul General of Cuba in Ho Chi Minh City, thanked the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations for organizing the commemorative gathering and highlighted the enduring significance of the Moncada Barracks attack, which marked the beginning of Cuba's revolutionary struggle that led to the country's independence.
He also expressed confidence that the enduring friendship between Cuba and Vietnam wil continue to flourish and that solidarity between the two peoples will continue to bring success to both nations.
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