Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the National Day of the Republic of Cuba
(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of December 28, the Vietnam - Cuba Friendship Association organized a Friendship Exchange program to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the National Day of the Republic of Cuba (January 1, 1959 - January 1, 2019) and the 15th anniversary of the association's founding (2003 - 2018).
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| The exchange program took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Photo: My Ha |
The Friendship Exchange Program to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the National Day of the Republic of Cuba is an annual activity to educate about traditions and strengthen the special friendship, solidarity, cohesion and comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties, two States and peoples of Vietnam and Cuba.
At the ceremony, delegates listened to the history of the Cuban people's struggle for independence and the tradition of close ties between the two countries. Since the official establishment of diplomatic relations, the solidarity, support and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Cuba have been continuously consolidated and developed. Cuba is a leading country in the world people's movement supporting Vietnam's struggle for independence, freedom and national construction; and is interested in promoting Vietnam's economic and social development.
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| Awarding Certificate of Merit from the Provincial People's Committee to the Vietnam - Cuba Friendship Association. Photo: My Ha |
Today, the solidarity and cooperation between the two Parties, two Governments and two peoples are increasingly consolidated in depth. The two sides have implemented economic, trade, scientific, educational agreements... Vietnam and Cuba have stood side by side in international organizations and forums, protecting each other's legitimate interests.
Speaking at the friendship exchange, Mr. Pham Minh Dao - Vice President of the Vietnam - Cuba Friendship Association of Nghe An province emphasized: "The Vietnamese people in general, and Nghe An in particular, will forever remember the great, sincere and effective help of the Party, State and people of Cuba - the brothers who stood side by side with the Vietnamese people in the cause of liberating the South, unifying the country in the past and building socialism today".
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| Awarding the medal for the cause of national peace and friendship to Mr. Le Truong Danh - Former President of the Association. Photo: My Ha |
Regarding the Vietnam - Cuba Friendship Association of Nghe An province, although it was only established 15 years ago, the Association has become a meeting place, exchange and sharing place for those who have studied and worked in Cuba. Every year, the Association has also organized many meaningful activities such as exchanging, discussing, and encouraging Cuban medical experts who are performing medical examination and treatment in Nghe An, helping to train and equip them with national defense knowledge...
On this occasion, the Provincial People's Committee awarded Certificates of Merit to the Vietnam - Cuba Friendship Association and one individual for their outstanding achievements in the association's work. In addition, the Vietnam Union of Friendship Associations and the Standing Committee of the Vietnam - Cuba Friendship Association of Nghe An province also presented commemorative medals and certificates of merit to many other individuals.