Vietnam congratulates Cuba on 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties
Vietnamese leaders on December 2 sent messages of congratulations to Cuban leaders on the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries (December 2, 1960–2025).
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam extended his warm congratulations to Miguel Diaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba.
In his message, he wrote that guided by the comradeship and fraternity, generations of leaders and peoples of the two nations have devoted great efforts to nurturing, unceasingly consolidating, and firmly building the loyal and time-honoured relationship, solidarity, and mutual assistance between the two Parties, States, and peoples.
Overcoming numerous challenges in history, the Vietnam – Cuba relationship has become an invaluable common asset of both peoples and a shining example in international relations, he stated.
General Secretary Lam said he is confident that with the solid foundation of the deep and faithful friendship forged and tested over the past 65 years, and with the strong political will of leaders in both countries, the fraternal relationship between Vietnam and Cuba will continue to grow in depth and substance, bringing practical benefits to the two countries’ peoples, advancing sustainable development in the countries, and contributing positively to peace, stability, and prosperity in the two regions and the world.
On this occasion, State President Luong Cuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man respectively sent congratulatory messages to First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz, and President of the National Assembly of People’s Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez.
The same day, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung sent a message of congratulations to his Cuban counterpart Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla.
65 years of Vietnam-Cuba relations: A relationship built on heartfelt sincerity
The Vietnam-Cuba relationship is one of heartfelt sincerity, driven by the selflessness of the two peoples, and is not influenced by any interests or geopolitical considerations, according to Fredesmán Turró González, former Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam and Vice President of the Cuba–Vietnam Friendship Association.
