Opening of the photo exhibition "Connecting and Spreading Friendship between Vietnam and Cuba"

On December 16th, at the Quang Ninh Museum, Quang Ninh province organized a photo exhibition titled "Connecting and Spreading the Friendship Between Vietnam and Cuba" to commemorate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Cuba (1960-2025).

Attending the exhibition were: Mr. Rogelio Polanco Fuentes, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to Vietnam; Ms. Nguyen Thi Hanh, Provincial Party Committee member and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; along with representatives from various departments and agencies, and a large number of people from the province.

Delegates and a large number of people, including students from Quang Ninh province, attended the photo exhibition.

Cultural performances celebrating the Vietnam-Cuba friendship were held to welcome the photo exhibition.

In her opening remarks at the exhibition, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hanh, Provincial Party Committee member and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, affirmed: The Vietnam-Cuba relationship is a special friendship established on the basis of unwavering support during Vietnam's war for independence.

On behalf of the Quang Ninh provincial leadership, he expressed his deep appreciation and gratitude for the special friendship, close solidarity, and generous and sincere support that the fraternal country of Cuba has given to Vietnam in general and Quang Ninh province in particular in the struggle for national liberation and reunification in the past, as well as in the current cause of national construction and defense. He also expressed confidence that, with the solid foundation of the close friendship forged and tested over the past 65 years, the Vietnam-Cuba relationship will continue to develop deeply and effectively, benefiting the people and serving the goals of sustainable development, making a positive contribution to peace , stability, and prosperity of both countries and the world.

Comrade Nguyen Thi Hanh, Provincial Party Committee member and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, delivered the opening speech at the exhibition.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to Vietnam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes Ambassador Rogelio Polanco Fuentes expressed his deep gratitude to the leaders and people of Quang Ninh province, as well as the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations, for organizing this meaningful photo exhibition on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cuba and Vietnam. He affirmed that the historical relationship between Cuba and Vietnam is an invaluable asset, founded by outstanding leaders President Ho Chi Minh and President Fidel Castro, and continuously enriched by generations of leaders and people of both Cuba and Vietnam over the years, becoming a vivid symbol of friendship and international solidarity.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to Vietnam, Rogelio Polanco Fuentes, speaks at the photo exhibition.

The Vietnam-Cuba photo exhibition in Quang Ninh features 108 photos divided into three sections: images depicting the cooperative relationship between Vietnam and Cuba in general, and between Quang Ninh (Vietnam) and Cuba in particular; images introducing the country and people of Cuba; and images introducing the land and people of Quang Ninh.

Delegates cut the ribbon to inaugurate the photo exhibition "Connecting and Spreading Friendship between Vietnam and Cuba".

The exhibition aims to introduce and promote to the public typical images of Cuba and its people; of the natural beauty, culture, and social life of Quang Ninh (Vietnam), contributing to tourism development and attracting investment between the two countries; and at the same time vividly recreate the milestones of cooperative relations between Quang Ninh province and Cuba in particular and Vietnam and Cuba in general.

Delegates and people of Quang Ninh view the photo exhibition.

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Viet Thao, Standing Vice President of the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Association, shared with students in Quang Ninh about the strong friendship and solidarity between Vietnam and Cuba at the photo exhibition.

Through this, we will continue to strengthen people-to-people exchanges, promote understanding, trust, and comprehensive cooperation, making practical contributions to consolidating the traditional friendship between the two countries, and constantly fostering pride and a sense of responsibility in preserving and developing this special friendship in the new era.

The photo exhibition "Connecting and Spreading Vietnam-Cuba Friendship" will take place over six days, from December 16-21, 2025, at the Quang Ninh Museum.

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