Senior defence officers of Cuba have praised Vietnam’s national security policy as a key factor in safeguarding the nation and driving development amid a complex global landscape.

A ceremony to launch the Italian translation of the book “Fidel Castro Ruz – A revolution can only be born of culture and ideas” was held recently by Anteo Edizioni Publishing House and the Cuban Embassy in Italy.

VOV.VN - The UN General Assembly’s 80th session discussed and adopted the annual resolution entitled “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial, and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba.” on October 28-29, at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York.

The Vietnamese side has confirmed to contribute rice seeds to Cuba’s upcoming national rice cultivation programme.

The long-standing and close ties between Cuba and Vietnam were spotlighted at a photo exhibition hosted by the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Havana on October 21, part of activities marking the 65th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations between Cuba and seven Asian countries, including Vietnam.

After 23 years of implementation (2002–2025), the Vietnam – Cuba cooperation project on rice production (VIBA) has achieved remarkable success, helping the Caribbean nation move toward food security and self-sufficiency.

Representatives from communist parties and left-wing movements appreciated Vietnam’s revolutionary theory closely linked with its development realities and the trends of the times at the 3rd International Meeting of Theoretical Publications of Left-wing Parties and Movements, held from October 16-18, in Havana, Cuba.

Total donations to the “65 Years of Vietnam–Cuba Solidarity” campaign reached VND615 billion (US$23.34 million), 9.5 times higher than the initial target, heard the campaign's closing ceremony in Hanoi on October 18.

The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) Central Committee reported that as of October 16, its fundraising programme “65 Years of Vietnam–Cuba Solidarity” had collected more than VND537.7 billion (over US$20.41 million) in support of the Cuban people.

The northern province of Quang Ninh is ready to establish a sisterhood relationship with Cuban localities to foster development cooperation 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.