Tô Lâm Meets Cuban Foreign Minister to Discuss Deeper Vietnam-Cuba Cooperation

On the afternoon of November 13, 2026, Communist Party of Vietnam General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm met Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, an envoy of the Communist Party and government of Cuba, a member of the Cuban Communist Party’s Politburo and Cuba’s foreign minister, at the Communist Party of Vietnam’s headquarters. Rodríguez was visiting Vietnam from November 13 to 14.

On November 13, 2026, Tô Lâm met Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla.（VietVance）

Tô Lâm said Vietnam values cooperation between the two countries across all channels and fields, and that its Party, state and people will continue to support Cuba. He called for an end to the unilateral blockade and embargo measures against Cuba and said Vietnam would help Cuba address its difficulties within its means. Rodríguez thanked Vietnam for its past support and said Cuba hopes to further strengthen relations between the two countries.

The two sides agreed to increase exchanges of high-level delegations, share experience in Party building and national development, advance existing cooperation and dialogue mechanisms, and implement agreed cooperation projects. Tô Lâm said the two countries should resolve obstacles to economic cooperation and raise its level. Vietnam will continue to share its experience, advance projects in rice cultivation and pharmaceuticals, and encourage Vietnamese businesses to establish joint ventures and invest in Cuba.

Rodríguez said Cuba hopes to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam in consumer goods production, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and tourism. The two sides also agreed to maintain coordination in international organizations and multilateral forums and to teach young people in both countries about the history of Vietnam-Cuba relations.

Source: VietVance