In a solemn and fraternal atmosphere, the President welcomed the Cuban special envoy, who led a high-level delegation to Vietnam immediately after the successful conclusion of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV). He said the visit was a gesture of particular political significance, reflecting the close, trusted and faithful ties between the two Parties, the two States and the peoples of the two countries.

At the meeting, the Cuban special envoy conveyed messages from First Secretary and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel and other senior Cuban leaders congratulating Vietnam on the success of the 14th Party Congress and the country’s recent achievements. He affirmed that Cuba’s top leadership regards Vietnam’s successes as a strong source of encouragement for the Cuban Revolution.

Bruno Rodríguez said Cuba has always been proud to have Vietnam as a loyal friend and comrade, and expressed confidence that under the CPV leadership, Vietnam would continue to achieve new accomplishments in the new era of national development. He also conveyed warm congratulations to Vietnamese leaders on the occasion of the 96th anniversary of the CPV founding.

Sending his regards to revolutionary leader Raúl Castro, First Secretary and President Miguel Díaz-Canel and other senior Cuban leaders, President Luong Cuong recalled the long-standing friendship between the two countries, nurtured by President Ho Chi Minh and revolutionary leader Fidel Castro. He stressed that Vietnam-Cuba relations are an invaluable asset and a symbol of the era, tested through war and historical upheavals.

The President noted that amid increasingly complex global developments, consolidating and strengthening the special friendship and close solidarity between Vietnam and Cuba is not only the responsibility of each Party and State, but also the common aspiration of the two peoples.

He hailed the success of the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Year, marking the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations (December 2, 1960- December 2, 2025), with numerous high-level visits and activities carried out across all channels and levels. He expressed confidence that the current visit would further reinforce the special bilateral relationship.

Sharing the difficulties facing Cuba, President Luong Cuong affirmed that Vietnam never forgets Cuba’s support during its most challenging periods, and would continue to stand alongside Cuba, share experience and provide assistance within its capacity. He said the two sides should deepen cooperation in a stable and sustainable manner across all fields, making full use of each other’s strengths for national development.

For his part, Bruno Rodríguez said Cuba’s Party and State attach great importance to the special relationship with Vietnam, and pledge to effectively implementing existing cooperation mechanisms and agreements. He said Cuba would continue to promote people-to-people diplomacy, sub-national connectivity and cultural exchanges to further deepen and diversify comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, while expanding exchanges of experience across all channels and fields.

The two sides agreed to carry out high-level commitments and agreements, particularly key cooperation projects in agriculture, renewable energy and biotechnology. They also consented to create favourable mechanisms to support Vietnamese enterprises investing in Cuba, thereby bringing economic ties in line with the special political relationship, and to continue close coordination and mutual support at international organisations and multilateral forums.

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