Deputy Chief of the General Department of Political Affairs (GDP) of the Vietnam People’s Army Lieutenant General Trinh Van Quyet received the Cuban delegation.
Recalling President Fidel Castro’s famous quote “For Vietnam, we are willing to shed our own blood,” the GDP’s deputy chief expressed the sincere thanks for Cuba’s supports to the cause of Vietnamese national liberation in wartime, and construction and defense cause in peacetime. He also hoped that the delegation’s visit would contribute to consolidating the special relations between the two parties, and countries.
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Vietnamese officers welcoming the Cuban delegation |
Lieutenant General Trinh Van Quyet emphasized that the Vietnam Military History Museum is home to many artifacts and documents, featuring the national history of construction, thereby disseminating the history and traditions of the military and Vietnamese people. It also displays documents, artifacts and images featuring the support of international friends to the country in the past, including Cuba.
For his part, Mr. Roberto Morales Ojeda affirmed the importance of the visit to Vietnam, especially as the Vietnamese National Assembly (N.A.) high-ranking delegation has just ended its official visit to Cuba, and Vietnam organized many meaningful activities in celebration of its National Reunification Day (April 30). He also spoke highly of the sound cooperation between the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense and Ministry of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces.
He noted that the museum plays an important role in storing the history of each nation, while underscoring the importance of disseminating and educating patriotism among people, especially among youths.
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Lieutenant General Trinh Van Quyet receiving the Cuban delegation |
On the occasion, Roberto Morales Ojeda and the Cuban high-ranking delegation toured the indoor and outdoor exhibition booths, and learnt more about the Vietnamese military history as well as victories of the Vietnamese people and military.
He highlighted that their visits to the Vietnam Military History Museum and historic Cu Chi tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City showed their admiration for the heroic Vietnamese people.
The Cuban generations would promote the spirit of “For Vietnam, we are willing to shed our own blood,” and be determined to further tighten the bilateral relations, he affirmed.
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Lieutenant General Trinh Van Quyet (right) presenting a souvenir to Mr. Roberto Morales Ojeda |
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The two delegations in a joint photo |
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Delegates visiting the Vietnam Military History Museum |
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The two delegations in a group photo after the visit |
Translated by Minh Anh