Vietnamese and Cuban Foreign Ministers Discuss Deeper Bilateral Cooperation

On the afternoon of November 13, 2026, Vietnamese Foreign Minister Lê Hoài Trung held talks with visiting Cuban Foreign Minister and special envoy of Cuba’s Party and government Bruno Rodríguez Parilla. The Cuban foreign minister was visiting Vietnam from November 13 to 14. The two sides exchanged views on strengthening their traditional solidarity, special friendship and comprehensive cooperation.

Illustration of Vietnam–Cuba relations.（VietVance）

Lê Hoài Trung said the two countries have maintained exchanges and contacts at various levels, while relevant agencies and localities are advancing priority cooperation projects and have achieved some results. Both sides continue to value exchanges on the theory and practice of Vietnam’s renewal process. He said Vietnam would give priority to supporting Cuba within its capabilities and reiterated its consistent call for a complete end to the embargo against Cuba.

Bruno Rodríguez Parilla thanked Vietnam for its support for Cuba and its continued backing at international forums. He said Cuba would continue to advance the two countries’ priority cooperation projects and cooperation mechanisms between their parties and states, while strengthening people-to-people exchanges, local ties and cultural exchanges.

The two sides also discussed the current international situation, emphasizing the need to maintain peace and stability, respect the rule of law, and resolve disputes peacefully in accordance with international law and the United Nations Charter. They agreed to coordinate their positions closely and support each other at international forums, including the United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement, and to contribute to peace, stability and development in Southeast Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean.

Source: VietVance