Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized today the special nature of bilateral ties, which have reached their 65th anniversary.

During a meeting at the Great Hall of the People, Díaz-Canel highlighted China’s contributions to the world, its defense of multilateralism, and its role in global governance.

He also underscored the achievements of the Asian giant and the historic legacy of its revolutionary process.

In this regard, the Cuban president reiterated the gratitude of the Cuban people and the Communist Party of Cuba toward China and its top authorities.

He also conveyed greetings from the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Raúl Castro, a tireless promoter of the ties between the two countries.

Díaz-Canel expressed appreciation for the invitation to participate in activities marking the 80th anniversary of China’s victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the defeat of fascism.

“It was a majestic parade,” the Cuban leader remarked, noting that it was an honor for the island to attend the military display.

Mutual Recognition and Friendship

President Xi Jinping thanked Díaz-Canel for attending the commemorative activities.

In fact, Díaz-Canel was the only president from the Americas to participate in this historic event at Tiananmen Square, which was also attended by 25 other invited heads of state and government.

Xi has repeatedly stated that both countries are “good partners, good friends, and good brothers,” and that under the guidance of successive leaders, the traditional friendship has developed from generation to generation.

Both sides also recalled that Cuba was the first Latin American and Caribbean country to establish diplomatic relations with the new China, paving the way for increasingly deep ties and strong mutual political trust.

Tributes and Support for Global Governance

Earlier, Díaz-Canel laid a floral tribute at the Monument to the Heroes of the Chinese People in Tiananmen Square, honoring the country’s martyrs.

The Cuban president expressed the island’s support for the Global Governance Initiative recently proposed by Xi at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, which aims to promote a fairer and more reasonable global governance system and jointly advance toward a shared future for humanity.

As part of his agenda, Díaz-Canel also met with Li Xi, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China and Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.

China and Cuba officially celebrate today the 65th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties, marked by multisectoral relations and deep mutual political trust.