Vo Van Tuan: Vietnam Will Always Be at the Side of Cuba

Vietnam will always stand by Cuba in the struggle for peace, independence and socialism, said here today Lieutenant General Vo Van Tuan, in ceremony for the Day of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR). Speaking at the ceremony for the 59th anniversary 59 of the forces, to be held tomorrow, the deputy chief of the General Staff of the People's Army of Vietnam noted that "we have full conviction that military cooperation will be expanded to make it more efficient, satisfying the needs and capacities of each country. "

He added that this nation will never forget the support and sincere and spiritual help as much valuable material that the Party, Government and people of Cuba gave in their fight for independence , construction and reunification of the country.

In the presence of other senior officials, he assured that the cooperation and friendship between the armed forces of the two countries is developed continuously, contributing to further beautify their traditional friendly relations.

Meanwhile, Captain and military attache in Vietnam Cuba, Jose Ramon Balaguer, noting that this celebration coincides with the 55th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations, noted that "we continue strengthening collaboration and brotherly relations between the FAR and the EPV, who "will always be grateful for their help and support."

In such a significant date, remember our heroes and martyrs, who with his sacrifice made possible are fulfilled 59 years of the founding of the FAR morning, he added.

The ephemeris is associated with the arrival to the shores of the Caribbean country of the yacht Granma on December 2, 1956 with 82 aboard expedition led by the historic leader the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, who continued the fight that ended with the triumph of January 1, 1959.

The ceremony was also attended aggregate military from other nations, Herminio Lopez Ambassador and officials of Cuba's diplomatic mission in this country.