The Cuban Ambassador to Việt Nam has awarded the Medal of Friendship to Nguyễn Thanh Nghị, a member of the Party Central Committee and head of its Commission for Policies and Strategies, in recognition of his contributions to strengthening ties between Việt Nam and Cuba.
The ambassador said the honour acknowledges Nghị’s role in promoting traditional friendship, solidarity, and cooperation between the two countries, noting its significance during the Việt Nam–Cuba Friendship Year marking 65 years of diplomatic relations. He described bilateral relations as a strong example of enduring partnership built on shared ideals and mutual respect.
Nguyễn Thanh Nghị expressed gratitude for the award, stating that he considered it a recognition of collective efforts to deepen cooperation between the two nations. He voiced confidence that relations in areas such as economy, trade, investment, science, and culture would continue to grow stronger in the years ahead.