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To Lam holds phone talks with top Cuban leader
VGP - General Secretary To Lam held phone talks with First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (CPC) Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel on February 4.
General Secretary To Lam (center) holds phone talks with First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (CPC) Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canelleader, February 4, 2025 - Photo: VNA
On behalf of the Party, State, people of Cuba and General Raul Castro Ruz, Diaz-Canel expressed his best wishes to the Party, State and people of Viet Nam on the occasion of the 95th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (February 3, 1930 - 2025) and the Lunar New Year of the Snake.
He applauded Viet Nam's achievements under the leadership of the CPV in national construction and development, considering it a shining example for the revolutionary movement and international communism.
The Cuban leader expressed his appreciation for Viet Nam's solidarity with and wholehearted assistance to Cuba over the past years.
In reply, To Lam sincerely thanked Cuba for its special affection for the Party, State and people of Viet Nam.
He congratulated Cuba on the 66th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution (January 1, 1959 - 2025) and the achievements that Cuba has obtained in maintaining a peaceful and stable environment and overcoming difficulties.
The Party chief reiterated Viet Nam's support for the United Nations General Assembly's resolutions demanding an end to the embargo against Cuba.
The pair briefed each other on the situation of each Party and each country, underscoring the importance of the special friendship between Viet Nam and Cuba, considering it an invaluable asset of the two countries.
The two sides agreed to promote bilateral cooperation to enhance political trust; effectively deploy high-level agreements reached during the historic visit to Cuba in September 2024 by General Secretary and President To Lam; actively organize commemorative activities and foster people-to-people exchanges in the Viet Nam - Cuba Friendship Year 2025./.