Vietnamese people in Mexico commemorate Cuban leader Fidel Castro

In a solemn atmosphere, representatives of the Overseas Vietnamese Community living and working in Mexico respectfully bowed before the photo of the beloved Cuban leader, a great friend of the Vietnamese people and progressive nations in the world.

In the funeral book, Vietnamese Ambassador in Mexico Le Linh Lan expressed her deep sorrow when hearing the sad news of the death of revolutionary leader Fidel Castro of Cuba, a great friend of the leaders and people of Vietnam.

She also believed the communists and the Cuban people would continue firmly moving forwards under the leadership of the Communist Party of Cuba while promoting the legacy of Fidel Castro. The life and career of Fidel Castro have become an immortal revolutionary symbol of peoples and progressive movements around in the world, as well as those fighting for peace, national independence, freedom and equality. He was also a bright example of internationalism among Latin American, African and Asian people.

The Vietnam – Cuba friendly traditional relationship was officially established on December 2nd 1960 and fostered by President Ho Chi Minh and President Fidel Castro. During more than five decades, Fidel Castro had been always beside and shared with Vietnam in the struggle for national liberation and reconstruction of the country.

In the depth of the hearts of millions of Vietnamese people, they always preserve noble sentiments for the precious help of Commander Fidel Castro with his immortal words: "For Vietnam, we are willing to devote our blood."
Generations of leaders and people of both countries have constantly strengthened to develop and expand solidarity relationships, comprehensive cooperation and mutual trust between the Parties, States and peoples of the two countries for over half a century./.