On the afternoon of November 7, at the Presidential Palace, President Luong Cuong received Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Orlando Nicolas Hernandez Guillen who came to say goodbye on the occasion of the end of his term in Vietnam.
According to VNA, at the reception, President Luong Cuong highly appreciated the Ambassador's contributions during his term, which significantly contributed to promoting the traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, and special trust between Vietnam and Cuba.
Ambassador Orlando Nicolas Hernandez Guillen expressed his gratitude to the Party, State and ministries and branches of Vietnam for creating all conditions for the ambassador to successfully complete his mission; affirming that working in Vietnam over the past years is a great honor, especially the sincere feelings that the Vietnamese side always has for the ambassador.
The Ambassador said that over the past time, the relationship between Cuba and Vietnam has been constantly strengthened; affirmed that the solidarity, friendship and wholehearted support of Vietnam will always be deeply imprinted in the hearts of every Cuban person; and believed that in 2025, when the two countries celebrate the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, there will be more practical activities, contributing to strengthening the special brotherly relationship between the two countries.
President Luong Cuong affirmed that Vietnam always cherishes and remembers the solidarity and sincere support, both spiritual and material, that Cuba gave to Vietnam in the past struggle for national liberation and reunification as well as in the current national construction and development; and will never forget the famous saying of leader Fidel Castro "for Vietnam, Cuba is willing to sacrifice its own blood".
Sharing the difficulties Cuba is going through, the President affirmed that Vietnam will do its utmost to support Cuba within its capacity and with all the love from its heart. Vietnam is always ready to share its experience in areas that Cuba needs such as food production, renewable energy, and consumer goods production.
President Luong Cuong said that the state visit to Cuba by General Secretary and President To Lam from September 26-27, 2024 has created an important milestone for bilateral relations, deepening political relations, strengthening trust and opening up new directions in bilateral economic, trade and investment cooperation. He also affirmed that both sides will do their utmost to materialize the agreements reached during this important visit.
The President expressed his firm belief that under the wise leadership of the Communist Party of Cuba, headed by First Secretary and President Miguel Diaz Canel Bermudez, the brotherly country of Cuba will continue to firmly defend the achievements of the Revolution and achieve new achievements on the path of building socialism.
The President once again reaffirmed Vietnam's consistent stance calling on the US to lift the embargo against Cuba and remove Cuba from the list of countries sponsoring terrorism unilaterally imposed by the US.
The President believes that with his affection for Vietnam, no matter what position he holds, the Ambassador will continue to be a bridge between the two countries and make positive contributions to promoting the special relationship between Vietnam and Cuba.
