Welcoming the special envoy and high-ranking delegation of Cuba, the Vietnamese leader said the visit, which took place shortly after the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV), underscored the close, trust-based and lasting relations between the two Parties, States, and peoples.
Bruno Rodríguez conveyed warm congratulations from First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel and other senior Cuban leaders on the success of the 14th National Party Congress and Viet Nam’s recent achievements, affirming that Cuba views Viet Nam’s successes as a great source of encouragement for the Cuban revolution.
Cuba is always proud to have Viet Nam as a loyal friend and comrade, he said, expressing his confidence that under the CPV’s sound leadership, Viet Nam will continue to achieve new milestones in its development era.
The Cuban official also conveyed warm congratulations to Vietnamese leaders on the 96th founding anniversary of the CPV.
Extending his thanks and regards to Cuba’s senior leaders, President Cuong recalled the proud history of Viet Nam – Cuba relations nurtured by President Ho Chi Minh and leader Fidel Castro, affirming that the bilateral relationship is a priceless asset and a symbol of the times, forged and tested through the upheavals of history.
He stressed that amid global uncertainties, deepening the special friendship and solidarity between Viet Nam and Cuba is not only the responsibility of each Party and nation but also the shared aspiration of the two countries' people.
The Vietnamese leader highly valued the success of the Viet Nam–Cuba Friendship Year marking the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties (December 2, 1960 – 2025), highlighted by a series of major events, high-level visits, and activities across all channels and levels. He expressed his belief that the Cuban special envoy’s visit will further strengthen this special relationship.
Acknowledging the challenges facing Cuba, President Cuong reaffirmed that Viet Nam will never forget Cuba’s support during past hardships and will continue to stand by the country through experience-sharing and assistance within its capacity, while deepening and sustaining comprehensive bilateral cooperation to harness the two side sides’ strengths for national development.
For his part, Bruno Rodríguez underscored the importance the Cuban Party and State attach to their special ties with Viet Nam, reaffirming Cuba’s commitment to effectively implementing cooperation mechanisms and agreements between the Party and State of the two nations; while expanding people-to-people diplomacy, local connection, and cultural exchanges to further deepen and diversify the Viet Nam – Cuba comprehensive partnership.
He also expressed Cuba’s wish to continue sharing experience with Viet Nam across all channels and areas, contributing to national development of each country, as well as to peace, stability, and cooperation in the region and the world.
The two sides agreed to implement high-level commitments and agreements, particularly key cooperation projects in agriculture, renewable energy, and biotechnology, while creating favourable mechanisms to support Vietnamese enterprises investing in Cuba, towards advancing economic ties commensurate with their special political relationship.
They also agreed to continue close coordination and mutual support at international organisations and multilateral forums.
