Party chief gives presents to Cuba’s primary school

Established in 1968, the school dedicated a space exhibiting many objects and materials featuring Vietnam, especially a photo of Vo Thi Thang who wore a “victory smile” in a court of the US-backed Saigon administration. The “victory smile” became part of the school’s curriculum as a symbol of Vietnamese people’s struggle against the invasion of US imperialists.

Sending his greatest affection to teachers and pupils, the Party General Secretary noted that despite thousands of miles of distance, Vietnam and Cuba established close-knit ties and fraternal solidarity, which have been fostered by President Ho Chi Minh, leader Fidel Castro and generations of Party and State leaders. “The school named after Vietnamese female hero Vo Thi Thang is vivid evidence of the special relationship between Vietnam and Cuba,” he said.

He expressed his hope that the school would enhance its teaching quality and educate the next generation into good citizens, inheriting their predecessors’ legacy and continuing fostering Vietnam - Cuba relations.

Cuban Minister of Education Ena Elsa Velázquez said the school is honoured to be named after a brave Vietnamese, who began fighting invaders in her twenties.

She also said thanks to Vietnamese people for supporting Cuba in every condition, confirming that Cuban people would continue to protect the relationship and solidarity between the two countries.

Party General Secretary Trong inaugurated a 30-computer IT classroom, which was his gift to the school; and presented symbolic computers to representatives from three primary schools named after Vietnamese people or places, including the Uncle Ho, the Nguyen Van Troi and Ben Tre./.