Condolences extended to Cuba over passing of Deputy PM Ramiro Valdes Menendez

Deputy Prime Minister of Cuba Ramiro Valdes Menendez passed away on June 21 at the age of 94.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 09:55

Ramiro Valdes Menendez, Commander of the Revolution and Deputy Prime Minister of Cuba (Source: Cuban Embassy in the UK/VNA)

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 22 extended a message of condolence to Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz, the Cuban Government, and the family of Ramiro Valdes Menendez following the passing of the Commander of the Revolution and Deputy Prime Minister of Cuba.

Ramiro Valdes Menendez passed away on June 21 at the age of 94.

VNA

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung Ramiro Valdes Menendez Commander of the Cuban Revolution Vietnam-Cuba relations

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