Vietnam backs Cuba’s path through challenges

THE HANOI TIMES — Vietnam reaffirmed its consistent solidarity and steadfast support for the efforts of the Cuban Party, State and people to overcome current difficulties and challenges.

The view was reaffirmed in the Vietnam-Cuba Joint Statement released today [September 2], following the state visit of the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, to the country from August 31 to September 2.

During his visit, the Cuban leader held talks with General Secretary To Lam and met with State President Luong Cuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man. He also attended the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day of Vietnam.

President Bermudez and the high-ranking Cuban delegation also participated in the ceremony marking the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Cuba (December 2, 1960 – December 2, 2025).

They visited the photo exhibition “65 Years of Vietnam–Cuba Special Friendship” and joined events that demonstrated the exemplary and unique relationship between the two Parties, States and peoples.

The Joint Statement highlighted the outcomes of the talks between the First Secretary and President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, and the Vietnamese leaders.

They reaffirmed that the visit reflected the great importance and high priority both sides place on their strategic relationship. Both sides underscored international solidarity, consistent support, and the desire to strengthen cooperation and development between Vietnam and Cuba in the new period.

Cuba reaffirmed its commitment to creating favorable conditions for expanding the presence and participation of Vietnamese businesses in its economic and social development

First Secretary and President Bermudez expressed gratitude for the effective assistance provided by the Vietnamese Party, State, and people, particularly in food security and energy security.

Both sides pledged to foster new cooperation models and expand participation in strategic sectors such as agriculture, agro-processing, renewable energy, and biotechnology and other promising sectors.

They agreed to co-host the 7th Theoretical Seminar and the 3rd Scientific Seminar, themed ‘Fidel Castro – Ho Chi Minh: Revolutionary Vision,’ marking the centenary of Fidel Castro’s birth in 2026.

The leaders also expressed satisfaction with the active support and mutual assistance the two countries continue to provide to each other at international organizations and multilateral forums of which both are members, particularly the United Nations and international political party forums.