80th National Day Celebration in Havana: A Vibrant Symbol of Special Vietnam-Cuba Solidarity

On September 16 in the capital city of Havana, the Vietnamese Embassy in Cuba solemnly held a ceremony to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025).

Panorama of the 80th Anniversary of Vietnam National Day in Cuba.

The ceremony was chaired by Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba Le Quang Long, with the participation of Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Phung Duc Tien and many high-ranking Cuban guests, including: Member of the Party Central Committee Secretariat, Head of the Central Economic and Production Commission Jorge Luis Broche Lorenzo; Secretary General of the National Assembly Homero Acosta; Minister of Internal Trade Betsy Díaz Velázquez; Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Anayansi Rodríguez Camejo; Member of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Central External Relations Commission Emilio Lozada García; Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary General of the Workers' Center (Cuba General Confederation of Labor) Osnay Miguel Colina Rodriguez. The ceremony was also attended by leaders of departments, ministries, branches, Cuban political and social organizations, ambassadors and representatives of diplomatic agencies, international organizations, Cuban friends, the Vietnamese community living, studying and working in Cuba, and all officials, wives and husbands of the Vietnamese representative agency in Cuba.

In a solemn atmosphere, delegates attended the flag-raising ceremony, watched a documentary about 80 years of fighting to protect the Fatherland and develop the country, enjoyed traditional dishes and special performances.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba Le Quang Long speaks at the ceremony.

Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Le Quang Long reviewed the historical journey from the August Revolution and the Declaration of Independence on September 2, 1945, affirming that Vietnam has risen from a country devastated by war to become one of the 32 largest economies in the world, with diplomatic relations with 194 countries, 38 strategic and comprehensive partnership frameworks, and is an active member of more than 70 international organizations.

The Ambassador emphasized that Vietnam’s great achievements cannot be separated from the valuable support from international friends, including Cuba – a brotherly country with a special friendship, solidarity and loyalty. The immortal words of Leader Fidel Castro “For Vietnam, Cuba is willing to sacrifice its blood” continue to be a sacred symbol of exemplary solidarity between the two peoples.

The Ambassador also reviewed recent important milestones in bilateral relations, such as the visit to Cuba by General Secretary and President To Lam in 2024 and the State visit of First Secretary and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez to Vietnam in September 2025. The two sides agreed to make economic cooperation the main driving force, focusing on three pillars: agriculture, energy and biotechnology; and to establish a Vietnam-Cuba biotechnology cooperation network.

The ceremony ended in a warm and friendly atmosphere, leaving a deep impression in the hearts of Cuban and international friends about the image of a renewed, dynamic, friendly and unique Vietnam, while once again affirming the special, loyal and steadfast relationship between the two peoples of Vietnam and Cuba.

Some pictures at the Ceremony:

Ambassador Le Quang Long and staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Cuba.

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/le-ky-niem-80-nam-quoc-khanh-tai-la-habana-bieu-tuong-sinh-dong-cua-tinh-doan-ket-dac-biet-viet-nam-cuba-328093.html