Vietnamese, Cuban people promote friendship, solidarity
The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) on August 4 held a get-together to mark the 70th anniversary of the Moncada Barracks attack in Cuba (July 26, 1953-2023), which represents the solidarity and friendship between the people of the city and the people of Cuba.
Vietnamese and Cuban officials congratulate members of newly-established liaison committee of veterans of Battalion 261 - Giron in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VNA)
Ho Chi Minh City (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh City Unionof Friendship Organisations (HUFO) on August 4 held a get-together to mark the70th anniversary of the Moncada Barracks attack in Cuba (July 26, 1953-2023),which represents the solidarity and friendship between the people of the city and the people of Cuba.
Speaking at the event, Consul General of Cuba to the cityAriadne Feo L🅘abrada thanked HUFO for organising a meaningful event as the two countries are celebr👍ating the 50th anniversary of the visit by Leader Fidel Castro to the liberated zone in South Vietnam in Quang Tri.
Consul General of Cuba in HCM City Ariadne Feo Labrada speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
This event is proof of the friendship,solidarity, and pure internationalism between the two countries and the twopeoples, she said, adding that 70 years ago, the attack on the Moncada Barracks by youngCuban patriots led Fidel Castro - the great leader of Cuba - opened up a newstage of development during the Cuban revolution as it subsequently brought the just struggleof the Cuban people to victory on January 1, 1959.
The diplomat said that over the years,Vietnam and Cuba have demonstrated a close brotherhood and solidarity,fostered by leaders, especially sincere support in various fields, especiallypeople-to-people exchanges. The Cuban people appreciate the opportunities forcultural exchange and friendship with the Vietnamese people and always thankVietnam for standing side-by-side and supporting Cuba wholeheartedly duringdifficult times.
HUFO President Truong Thi Hien speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
HUFO President Truong Thi Hien said that along withthe exchange of high-level delegations between Vietnam and Cuba in 2023, the union is coordinating with the Consulate General of Cuba to organise major celebrations. On this occasion, the Vietnam - Cuba FriendshipAssociation in Ho Chi Minh City announced the establishment of a liaisoncommittee of veterans of Battalion 261 - Giron in Ho Chi Minh City./.
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Vietnamese and Cuban officials congratulate members of newly-established liaison committee of veterans of Battalion 261 - Giron in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VNA) 
Consul General of Cuba in HCM City Ariadne Feo Labrada speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) 
HUFO President Truong Thi Hien speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) 
