The function was jointly organised by the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Association, the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations’ Hanoi chapter, and the Cuban Embassy in Vietnam.
In her speech, Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Association Nguyen Thi Thu Giang highlighted the huge contributions made by the Cuban hero to Cuba’s struggle for national independence at the end of the 19th century as well as to the Vietnam – Cuba friendship.
She noted that the similarities in the two countries’ aspiration for freedom and independence have laid a firm foundation for their bilateral friendship.
For her part, Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Lianys Torres Rivera reviewed Jose Marti’s life and career as well as the shared ideas on the national struggle for independence of President Ho Chi Minh and the Cuban hero.
She expressed her hope that the young generations of the two nations will nurture their special solidarity and friendship.
Vietnam and Cuba are celebrating the 60th anniversary of their diplomatic ties in 2020 with a wide range of activities, including an exhibition of pictures on the bilateral ties, and the inauguration of a mosaic picture on Yen Phu ceramic street in Hanoi.
Born on January 28, 1853 in Havana, Jose Marti was a prominent thinker, cultural figure and a resilient revolutionary in Cuba and Latin America in general. He led the Cuban struggle for independence in late 19th century and died on the battlefield on May 19, 1895.
