At the invitation of General Secretary of the First Secretary of the CC of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam, First Secretary of the CC of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez is paying a state visit to Vietnam and attending celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and Vietnam’s National Day from August 31 to September 2. The visit takes place in the context of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Cuba on December 2, 1960.
Over the decades, the traditional solidarity, special friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries has been continually strengthened, nurtured and expanded across various fields. High-level exchanges and contacts have been maintained, notably the State visit to Cuba by General Secretary and President To Lam in September 2024, which marked a historic milestone in the special relationship between the two countries. That visit strongly reinforced political trust, affirmed the strategic orientation of the two Parties, deepened substantive cooperation and created fresh momentum for joint projects between Vietnam and Cuba.
Alongside political and diplomatic ties, bilateral cooperation has been promoted in other fields, especially in defense, security, agriculture, energy and biotechnology.
Both sides have regularly and effectively maintained mechanisms such as theoretical seminars between the two Parties, the Intergovernmental Committee, the Vietnam-Cuba Inter-parliamentary Forum, and political consultations between the two Foreign Ministries.
In agriculture, Vietnam has continued to actively support Cuba in food security through preferential credit for Cuba’s purchase of Vietnamese rice, as well as through joint projects and training in rice production, hybrid maize, aquaculture and more.
On the international stage, the two countries continue to coordinate closely and support each other at multilateral organisations and forums, particularly the United Nations.
Throughout history, the special Vietnam-Cuba relationship has often been described by leaders of both countries as a model between two socialist countries and a symbol of the times.
During Vietnam’s resistance war against the US, Cuba stood as a symbol and a pioneer in the global movement of solidarity with the just struggle of the Vietnamese people. After Vietnam’s reunification in 1975, Cuba consistently maintained cooperation and assistance, upholding its principled revolutionary stance in support of the Vietnamese people’s cause of national construction and defense.
During Vietnam’s resistance war against the US, Cuba stood as a symbol and a pioneer in the global movement of solidarity with the just struggle of the Vietnamese people. After Vietnam’s reunification in 1975, Cuba consistently maintained cooperation and assistance, upholding its principled revolutionary stance in support of the Vietnamese people’s cause of national construction and defense.
For its part, Vietnam has always shown solidarity, sincere attachment and fraternal cooperation with Cuba. Alongside sharing experiences and supporting Cuba through difficult times, Vietnam has expanded cooperation in food production, economic and social development, and global integration. Vietnam regards solidarity and assistance to Cuba as a moral duty, a mission from the heart and a noble internationalist sentiment rooted in the nation’s tradition.
In the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Year 2025, bilateral relations are accorded special importance by both countries. The two sides are focusing their cooperation on key areas in line with the principle of working together and developing together, and have already achieved initial substantive results, particularly through new models of cooperation in strategic fields such as agriculture, energy, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.
The Cuban leader’s state visit to Vietnam and attendance at the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and Vietnam’s National Day carries profound significance, continuing and advancing the special Vietnam-Cuba relationship, including the implementation of agreements reached during the state visit to Cuba by General Secretary and President To Lam in September 2024.
The visit also provides an opportunity for the two sides to promote exchanges on major cooperation orientations and specific measures to enhance bilateral ties, especially in economy, trade and investment; improve the efficiency of cooperative mechanisms such as agreements between Party bodies and the Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee; and share views on international issues of mutual concern.
In welcoming President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez and his spouse on a state visit and to celebrate the nation’s historic occasion, Vietnam once again affirms its consistent policy of continuously strengthening traditional solidarity, special friendship, comprehensive cooperation and strong support of the Party, State and people of Vietnam for the revolutionary cause of the Party, State and people of Cuba. Vietnam reaffirms that it always treasures this valuable legacy of relations and stands ready to do everything within its capacity to support, assist and cooperate fully with Cuba.
The Cuban leader’s state visit to Vietnam and attendance at the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and Vietnam’s National Day carries profound significance, continuing and advancing the special Vietnam-Cuba relationship, including the implementation of agreements reached during the state visit to Cuba by General Secretary and President To Lam in September 2024.
The visit also provides an opportunity for the two sides to promote exchanges on major cooperation orientations and specific measures to enhance bilateral ties, especially in economy, trade and investment; improve the efficiency of cooperative mechanisms such as agreements between Party bodies and the Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee; and share views on international issues of mutual concern.
In welcoming President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez and his spouse on a state visit and to celebrate the nation’s historic occasion, Vietnam once again affirms its consistent policy of continuously strengthening traditional solidarity, special friendship, comprehensive cooperation and strong support of the Party, State and people of Vietnam for the revolutionary cause of the Party, State and people of Cuba. Vietnam reaffirms that it always treasures this valuable legacy of relations and stands ready to do everything within its capacity to support, assist and cooperate fully with Cuba.
The outcomes of the Cuban President’s visit to Vietnam further enhance Vietnam’s standing and prestige, affirming its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperation and development, as well as the diversification and multilateralisation of external relations, in which the traditional solidarity, special friendship and comprehensive cooperation with Cuba are given the top priority.
President Diaz-Canel pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh
First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez and his spouse Lis Cuesta Peraza laid a wreath and paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on August 31 afternoon.
Despite being separated by half the globe, the Vietnam-Cuba
relationship has become a model for international relations. From the
foundations laid by Cuban national hero José Martí, President Ho Chi
Minh, and Cuban leader Fidel Castro, successive generations of leaders
and citizens of both countries have nurtured a bond forged through
history’s ups and downs.
Earlier, the Cuban leader and his delegation visited the Vietnam Military History Museum, where they laid flowers at the monument honouring Cuban military experts who supported Vietnam's struggle for independence. The delegation also offered flowers in tribute to Cuban national hero José Martí at his statue in Hanoi's Tao Dan Park and visited the Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Groups.
The Cuban leader’s state visit to Vietnam once again reaffirms that the solidarity between Vietnam and Cuba remains a guiding light for cooperation and development, serving the legitimate interests of both nations and contributing to joint efforts for peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
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