The press continues its mission of connecting the two peoples of Vietnam and Cuba

Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes affirmed that the press of the two countries not only shares a meaningful historical past, but is also adapting to the demands of the times, through specific cooperation programs between the Journalists Associations of the two countries.

Guests took souvenir photos with the Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam and the delegation of the Cuban Journalists Association. (Photo: Ngoc Anh)

During the meeting and exchange to welcome the delegation of the Cuban Journalists Association to visit Vietnam and attend activities to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day on June 19, Ambassador Rogelio Polanco Fuentes emphasized that the connection between the press of the S-shaped country and the Caribbean island nation not only originates from the traditional friendship between the two countries, but was also forged during the fierce years of resistance against the US by the Vietnamese people.

During those difficult but heroic years, Cuba devoted all its media resources to propagating and spreading the truth about the heroic struggle of the Vietnamese people to the international community, from exposing the unjust nature of imperialism to portraying the courageous fighting spirit of the Vietnamese people.

Ambassador Rogelio Polanco Fuentes speaks at the welcoming meeting of the delegation of the Cuban Journalists Association. (Photo: Pham Truong)

The two main agencies of the Cuban press at that time were the Prensa Latina News Agency and Radio Habana, which played the role of regularly and fully reporting on the war and the situation in Vietnam. In addition to supporting the media, Cuba also trained many Vietnamese reporters, who not only worked in the Caribbean island nation but also resided in many other countries.

“At the same time, Cuba also sent its best journalists to the battlefield in Vietnam to report on the developments of the resistance war,” the Ambassador shared. Among them was journalist Marta Rojas - the first person to report on the trial of hero Nguyen Van Troi, thereby helping the international community understand the truth about the trial and the nature of the puppet regime. She was then sent to the battlefield in South Vietnam, interviewing many important historical figures.

Along with Ms. Marta Rojas, journalist Valdés Vivo also came to Vietnam, worked in many war zones, and later became the Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam. Both journalists wrote books about the indomitable struggle of the Vietnamese people, these works were published in Cuba and then introduced to Vietnamese readers.

Ambassador Rogelio Polanco Fuentes mentioned documentary filmmaker Santiago Álvarez Román - who made many documentaries about the resistance of the Vietnamese people and interviewed President Ho Chi Minh. Films such as “79 Spring” or “ Hanoi , Tuesday the 13th” have become exemplary works of Cuban cinema, truly reflecting the fighting spirit of the Vietnamese people.

“Therefore, the 100th anniversary of the Vietnamese Revolutionary Press is a day of victory for Cuba,” the diplomat emphasized.

Some representatives of the Vietnam Journalists Association at an intimate meeting with the delegation of the Cuban Journalists Association. (Photo: Pham Truong)

In addition to reviewing the tradition, Ambassador Rogelio Polanco Fuentes also appreciated the importance of current activities in deepening the press relations between the two countries: “We have organized many activities on the occasion of the delegation of the Cuban Journalists Association attending the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day. In recent years, Vietnam and Cuba have had many exchanges on press media and between the Journalists Associations of the two countries.”

He added that the two Journalists Associations have signed a cooperation agreement with many specific contents that have been effectively implemented in recent times. The relationship between the two Associations is part of the overall friendly and traditional relationship between the two countries. The two sides also regularly share information technology, the application of artificial intelligence in journalism, and work together to limit the negative impacts that technology can bring.

On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Cuba (1960 - 2025), Ambassador Rogelio Polanco Fuentes expressed his hope that press cooperation will become one of the key areas in bilateral relations. According to the Ambassador, the two countries have not only maintained close political relations, but also achieved many practical results in the fields of defense - security, diplomacy, economy, trade, investment and now also press and media.

Ambassador Rogelio Polanco Fuentes chats with members of the Cuban Journalists Association. (Photo: Ngoc Anh)

On this occasion, Ambassador Fuentes sent his sincere wishes to all journalists in Vietnam, especially The Gioi Va Viet Nam Newspaper, a press agency that has made many contributions to promoting the relationship between the two countries. He also expressed his hope that in the coming time, The Gioi Va Viet Nam Newspaper and Cuban press agencies can move towards signing specific cooperation agreements, bringing practical benefits to both sides.

In the spirit of exchange and connection, Mr. Juan Carlos Ramírez Heras, Vice President of the Cuban Journalists Association, expressed his emotion in his first visit to Vietnam, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day: “This is the first time we have visited Vietnam, and we are truly impressed with the country and its people. The Vietnamese people have deep love and respect for Cuba. We would like to sincerely thank the Vietnam Journalists Association for inviting the Cuban press delegation to attend this event."

Emphasizing that the visit is not only an opportunity for exchange and learning, but also contributes to further tightening the friendly relationship between the press of the two countries, Mr. Juan Carlos Ramírez Heras expressed his belief that in the coming years, this bond of cooperation will continue to be strengthened and developed more strongly and tightened.

Mr. Juan Carlos Ramírez Heras, Vice President of the Cuban Journalists Association, introduced members of the Association at the welcoming party. (Photo: Pham Truong)

The Vice President of the Cuban Journalists Association also expressed his impression of the rapid progress of the Vietnamese press in the field of technology and modern media. He shared: “We are really impressed with the remarkable development of the Vietnamese press in terms of technology and modern media platforms.”

While the Cuban press still faces many difficulties in innovation and content development, he affirmed that the spirit of solidarity and valuable support from the press, the Government and the people of Vietnam is "a great source of encouragement for the Cuban press to continue to strive to rise in the coming time".

He also emphasized the need to expand cooperation in the context of global journalism adapting to digital transformation: “The press of the two countries needs to continue the transformation process to adapt to the rapid development of the digital age. We hope to learn from the experience of the Vietnamese press, as well as learn about the effective models and methods that you are implementing.”

It can be said that throughout the journey of companionship and attachment between the two peoples of Vietnam and Cuba, the press has not only been a historical witness but also a solid bridge connecting the past with the present, tradition with innovation. From the news reports in the midst of the “stray bombs and bullets” battlefield to the cooperation agreements in the digital age, the press of the two countries has affirmed its role as a pioneering force, contributing to fostering friendship and continuing the sustainable values ​​that the two peoples preserve.

Ambassador Rogelio Polanco Fuentes speaks at a meeting with experts and press officers who studied in Cuba, organized by the Cuban Embassy in Vietnam in coordination with the Academy of Journalism and Communication, on June 6. (Photo: Diep Thao)

Also in the meeting with experts and press officials who studied in Cuba on June 6, Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes said that throughout the heroic struggle of the Vietnamese people for independence, liberation and the building of socialism, a force of talented journalists devoted their intelligence and courage to spreading revolutionary ideology, honoring national values ​​and mobilizing the masses to protect the highest patriotic ideals.

According to the Ambassador, Cuba has devoted its entire press system to supporting the liberation of the Vietnamese people, to spreading the truth and raising global awareness of the genocide caused by imperialism.

Ambassador Fuentes also affirmed that thanks to the deep and affectionate cooperation between journalists of the two countries, the people of the country on the other side of the world have accompanied the feats of the Vietnamese people every day. Every American plane shot down, every land liberated is a source of joy and legitimate pride for the collectives of workers, farmers and students of Cuba.

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/bao-chi-tiep-tuc-su-menh-gan-ket-hai-dan-toc-viet-nam-cuba-318834.html