HANOI FOREIGN RELATION ACTIVITIES
At the meeting, HUFO President Nguyen Ngoc Ky highlighted the significant growth in Vietnam-Cuba relations during Ambassador Orlando Nicolas Hernandez Guillen's more than three-year tenure.
On the afternoon of October 10th, the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations (HUFO) and the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Association of the city met with Mr. Orlando Nicolas Hernandez Guillen, the Ambassador of Cuba to Vietnam, for a farewell as he concluded his term in Vietnam.
Overview of the meeting.
At the meeting, HUFO President Nguyen Ngoc Ky highlighted the significant growth in Vietnam-Cuba relations during Ambassador Orlando Nicolas Hernandez Guillen's more than three-year tenure. Key milestones included historic high-level visits, notably the official visit to Cuba in September 2024 by General Secretary and State President, To Lam. These visits reaffirmed the solidarity between the two nations and underscored the commitment of their leadership to deepening bilateral relations.
Nguyen Ngoc Ky also extended heartfelt gratitude to the Cuban Party and Government for being the first to send condolences to Vietnam following the passing of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
Ambassador Hernandez Guillen demonstrated strong support for Hanoi's people-to-people diplomacy. He helped facilitate a seminar on the "Special Solidarity Relationship Between Vietnam and Cuba," commemorating the 50th anniversary of Fidel Castro's historic visit to Vietnam. He also supported cultural exchanges between Hanoi's Ba Dinh District and Cuban counterparts and assisted in promoting cooperation between Ba Dinh and Plaza De La Revolucion in Havana.
In his remarks, Ambassador Guillen affirmed that Cuba prioritizes its relationship with Vietnam and remains eager to enhance cooperation across various sectors. He expressed particular interest in activities commemorating the 65th anniversary of Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic relations in 2025 and hoped HUFO would collaborate with the Cuban Embassy to organize meaningful events.
The Ambassador also pledged to continue advancing cooperation between the Cuba-Vietnam Friendship Association and HUFO, aiming to strengthen ties between Hanoi and Havana as well as the broader Vietnam-Cuba partnership
The meeting took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere, further solidifying the deep bonds of friendship and enhancing the effectiveness of cooperation between the two nations. It marked a new phase in their relations, emphasizing practical and sustainable development.
Ngoc Mai