Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son held talks on February 19 in Hanoi with Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, who is on an official visit to Vietnam from February 18-20.

During the talks, the two sides exchanged updates on their respective countries and discussed ways to enhance their traditional solidarity, special friendship, and comprehensive cooperation, along with regional and international issues of mutual interest.

Deputy PM Son warmly welcomed Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla back to Vietnam as the two nations celebrate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations (December 2, 1960 – December 2, 2025).

He showed great joy that bilateral ties have continued to be strengthened through Party-to-Party diplomacy, state diplomacy, and people-to-people exchanges. He reaffirmed that Vietnam highly values its special relationship with Cuba, the first country in the Western Hemisphere to establish diplomatic ties with the Southeast Asian nation.

The Vietnamese diplomat emphasized that Vietnam closely follows developments in Cuba and shares its concerns, expressing confidence that the Cuban Party, State, and people will overcome challenges and continue advancing national development and international standing.

For his part, Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla showed his pleasure at returning to Vietnam, while reaffirming Cuba’s deep appreciation for Vietnam’s solidarity and invaluable support. He hailed Vietnam’s remarkable achievements over nearly 40 years of Doi Moi (Renewal) and its increasing global influence, describing Vietnam as a model of success and expressing Cuba’s desire to share experience in a multitude of fields.

The two sides agreed to further deepen bilateral cooperation through high-level exchanges, effective implementation of agreements between the two Parties and States, particularly those reached during General Secretary and President To Lam’s state visit to Cuba in September 2024, and expanded collaboration in trade, agriculture, energy, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. They also pledged to boost closer coordination in organizing the "Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Year 2025" to mark the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

Vietnam and Cuba reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening coordination and mutual support at international organizations and multilateral forums, particularly at the United Nations, thereby contributing to regional and global peace, stability, and development.

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