The visit was part of activities in 2025 to mark the 65th founding anniversary of the Vietnam – Cuba diplomatic relations (December 2, 1960 - 2025).

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The Vietnamese Embassy delegation and Cuban officials at the Nguyen Van Troi primary school in Cerro district, Havana

Representatives from the Department of External Relations of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and the Cuba Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) joined the delegation.

Principal Diamikis de los Milagros Merino gave a brief introduction of her school, which is named after a Vietnamese hero. She also presented the school’s teaching plan connected with communications about the Vietnam – Cuba Friendship Year 2025.

For his part, Ambassador Long praised the efforts by teachers who are dedicated to instilling patriotism and affection in their students.

He emphasized the importance of educating younger generations, the future masters of the country, on the special solidarity, friendship, and enduring fraternity between Vietnam and Cuba.

On this occasion, Long presented gifts from the central city of Da Nang to the school.

Source: VNA