The President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, praised this Monday in Hanoi the unusual nature of the ties established with Vietnam over the past 65 years.
“A relationship so exceptional has been forged between Vietnam and Cuba that it has stood the test of time and has become an obligatory reference for friendship and cooperation. Particularly in times of enormous challenges for peace,” he emphasized at a commemorative event for the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.
Díaz-Canel noted that this unique bond transcends formalities and protocols because it is born and affirmed in very deep traditions and identities. Forged in the days when the Cuban Solidarity Committee constantly denounced the crimes of imperialism in Vietnam.
That brotherhood, he noted, became even more intimate when the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, assured a huge crowd that we were willing to give even our own blood for Vietnam.
The Cuban head of state affirmed that today these ties are strengthened in all areas: party, parliamentary, defense and security, judicial, labor, women’s, and young communist organizations, and solidarity.
He emphasized that political dialogue at the highest level is systematic and characterized by openness, mutual trust, broad common ground on the international agenda. A permanent willingness to exchange experiences on the processes of renewal in Vietnam and the updating of the economic and social model in Cuba.
As a highlight, he mentioned To Lam’s historic visit to Havana in 2024. A decisive event for bilateral ties that reaffirmed their close nature and outlined new economic and cooperation projects in strategic sectors for Cuba. With a new focus on sustainability and shared benefits.
He recalled that Vietnam is currently Asia’s leading investment partner on the island. With projects related to food production, essential goods, biotechnology, and renewable energy.
“Cuba reaffirms its willingness to foster an increasingly attractive environment for Vietnamese entrepreneurs. Based on the facilities and incentives approved by the Cuban government,” he stated.
Furthermore, he highly valued Vietnam’s unwavering support in the fight against the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States. And the unjust and unacceptable inclusion of Cuba on the list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Díaz-Canel also reiterated his gratitude to Vietnam “for its invaluable support for Cuba’s food security.” In this regard, he emphasized that the special sensitivity shown by the Vietnamese Party and Government in creating trade facilities to guarantee rice supplies for the Cuban people. Amid the complex situation we are facing, “confirms the strength and depth of our friendship.”
Before the ceremony began, Díaz-Canel and his Vietnamese counterpart, Luong Cuong, toured an exhibition of 65 photographs selected from the archives of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA). Reflecting the close and fraternal relationship that has existed for more than six decades between the parties and peoples of both countries.
With information from Prensa Latina
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