Vietnam and Cuba Celebrate 65 Years of Diplomatic Relations

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President Luong Cuong emphasized the strong solidarity and special friendship between Vietnam and Cuba, highlighting the country's unique importance in relations with Cuba. The two leaders attended the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, which has become a model in international relations. The special cohesion between the two countries has overcome the challenges of time and has become a sustainable value, with the Cuban leader emphasizing that it has surpassed all the usual rituals.

Key Takeaways:

  • Vietnam and Cuba established diplomatic relations on December 2, 1960, with Cuba being the first country in the Western Hemisphere to do so.
  • The solidarity and brotherhood between the two countries were founded by Cuban National Hero Jose Marti, President Ho Chi Minh, and Fidel Castro, and have been cultivated by many generations of leaders and people of the two countries.
  • The relationship has been strengthened through the ups and downs of history, with cooperation implemented at all levels, channels, and fields, with three main pillars: politics - diplomacy, economy - trade - investment, and people-to-people interaction.
  • The two countries have implemented cooperation in various areas, including politics, economy, trade, investment, defense, security, socio-political organizations, and people exchange.
  • Vietnam and Cuba have shown mutual support, with Vietnam receiving support from Cuba during the struggle for national independence and later during the renovation period.
  • Cuba has also assisted Vietnam in various areas, including providing animals and plants, vaccines, and supporting Vietnam's development in rice production, aquaculture, and coffee tree development.

Statistics:

  • 65 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Cuba (December 2, 1960 - December 20, 2025)
  • 80th anniversary of the National Day of Vietnam (September 2)
  • 80 years since Vietnam's National Day (statistical information not provided in the text)
  • Investment, trade, socio-political organizations, people exchange, and defense cooperation implemented between the two countries
  • Vietnam's economic and mental condition improved through Cuba's assistance in various areas
  • 1st country in Latin America to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam (Cuba) on December 2, 1960

Sources:

  • [Source 1: President Luong Cuong's speech]
  • [Source 2: First Secretary, Cuban President Miguel Diaz Canel's speech]
  • [Note: The original text does not provide detailed citations or references for the sources; however, they are mentioned as part of the narrative]