Continue to Cooperate to Promote People-to-people Exchanges between Vietnam and Cuba

Present at the discussion were Phan Anh Son, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations; Nguyen Viet Thao, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Vietnam - Cuba Friendship Association; officers and staff of the Vietnam Embassy to Cuba and the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations.

On the Cuban side, there was Fernando Gónzalez Llort, President of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples; Orlando Nicolás Hernández Guillén, Ambassador of Cuba to Vietnam; Ariadne Feo Labrda, Consulate General of Cuba to Vietnam; along with officials and staff from ICAP and the Cuban Embassy to Vietnam.
 

Speaking at the discussion, Fernando Gonzalez Llort, President of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples, said: Vietnam - Cuba has always been united throughout history. In 2023, the two countries held diverse activities to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the attack on Fort Moncada by the Cuban people and the 50th anniversary of Cuban Leader Fidel Castro's visit to the Liberated Zone of Southern Vietnam. The events have attracted the attention of a large number of people. ICAP President thanked the Government and people of Vietnam for always supporting Cuba during difficult times.

In 2024, ICAP will organize important events such as the Asia-Pacific Conference of Solidarity with Cuba, the Cuba - Vietnam Friendship, Cooperation and Solidarity Conference. ICAP hopes to receive the support and participation of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations.

Phan Anh Son, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations said: In 2020, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and the Vietnam - Cuba Friendship Association signed a Friendship and Cooperation Agreement for the 2020-2025 period with the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples and the Cuba - Vietnam Friendship Association. During the four years of implementing the Agreement, despite the complicated global situation and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the two sides regularly coordinated and exchanged delegations. In the coming time, VUFO will organize conferences and seminars to share information about the country and people of Cuba, for Vietnamese people. Through such events, it is expected that the young Vietnamese generation gain more understanding and affection for the country and people of Cuba.

The two sides discussed ways to enhance exchange and cooperation, such as: organizing working groups and business delegations; arranging cooperation between universities; and celebrating the holidays of the two countries.