Speaking at the ceremony, Truong Thi Hien, Chairwoman of the Viet Nam-Cuba Friendship Association of Ho Chi Minh City, emphasized that the victory of the Cuban Revolution 67 years ago opened an era of independence and freedom for the heroic Cuban people. This is not only Cuba’s National Day but also holds profound significance for the people of Viet Nam, faithful friends who have always followed, shared and stood alongside the Cuban revolution with deep respect and sincere affection.
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| The ceremony marking the 67th anniversary of the Victory of the Cuban Revolution and a solidarity meeting with Cuba. (Photo: Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations) |
According to Truong Thi Hien, Viet Nam-Cuba relations are a special model in international relations, not merely diplomatic ties between two countries but also a bond of comradeship and brotherhood, forged through war, hardship and difficult years. This is a selfless and pure form of international solidarity, rare in human history, transcending geographical distance and changes of the times to become an invaluable spiritual asset of the two nations.
Over the years, the Viet Nam-Cuba Friendship Association of Ho Chi Minh City has consistently served as a reliable bridge between the peoples of the two countries, working closely with the Cuban Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City to carry out many diverse, practical and meaningful activities. Programs of cultural exchange, education on traditions for the younger generation, friendship meetings, exhibitions, seminars, children’s drawing contests, as well as humanitarian and charitable activities have helped bring the image of a resilient and compassionate Cuba closer to the city’s residents.
The Viet Nam-Cuba Friendship Association of Ho Chi Minh City affirmed that it will continue to renew the content and methods of its activities, expand its network of friends, and attract greater participation from the younger generation so that Viet Nam-Cuba friendship will continue to be nurtured with new vitality and renewed enthusiasm.
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| Truong Thi Hien, Chairwoman of the Viet Nam-Cuba Friendship Association of Ho Chi Minh City, delivers a speech. (Photo: Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations) |
Addressing the event, Ariadne Feo Labrada, Consul General of the Republic of Cuba in Ho Chi Minh City, expressed her gratitude to the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations for organizing a solemn ceremony rich in historical significance for the Cuban people. She noted that the meeting was not only an occasion to review the glorious path of the Cuban Revolution but also an opportunity to honor fundamental human values such as friendship, solidarity and internationalism, values that the peoples of Cuba and Viet Nam have continuously cultivated.
She affirmed that Viet Nam and Cuba are brotherly nations that have built a special and sincere relationship, always supporting one another and becoming a typical model in the history of international relations. It is precisely the spirit of solidarity that serves as the binding strength enabling the peoples of the two countries to overcome injustice and firmly defend the goals of self-determination and national sovereignty.
On behalf of the leadership of the Party and State of Cuba, Ariadne Feo Labrada sincerely thanked the Viet Nam-Cuba Friendship Association of Ho Chi Minh City and the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations for implementing the “Sun Without Borders” campaign, which supports the installation of solar power systems for primary schools in Cuba. She expressed confidence that, based on the shared history of struggle for independence and national sovereignty, the special relationship and solidarity between Cuba and Viet Nam will continue to be preserved, nurtured and sustainably developed by the younger generations of both countries.
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| Ha Thanh, President of the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations (second from the right), presents the medal “For Peace and Friendship Among Nations” of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations to Ariadne Feo Labrada, Consul General of the Republic of Cuba in Ho Chi Minh City (second from the left). (Photo: Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations) |
On this occasion, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations presented the medal “For Peace and Friendship Among Nations” to Ariadne Feo Labrada, recognizing her efforts and important contributions to promoting and strengthening solidarity and friendship between the people of Viet Nam and the people of Cuba.
Source: VNA
