Chinese President Xi Jinping and Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel exchanged congratulations on Sunday to mark 65 years of China-Cuba ties. These China-Cuba ties have become a model of solidarity and cooperation between socialist nations. Moreover, they reflect sincere mutual assistance among developing countries.
Xi emphasized that Cuba was among the first countries in the Western Hemisphere to establish diplomatic relations with New China. Consequently, this historic step opened a new chapter in relations between China and Cuba. Over the past six decades, bilateral relations have strengthened, fostering high-level political trust and robust cooperation.
In recent years, Xi and Diaz-Canel have maintained close communication. Furthermore, their guidance has lifted China-Cuba ties to new heights. Xi recalled that Diaz-Canel recently attended commemorations in China for the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. During that visit, the leaders reaffirmed their consensus to build a closer China-Cuba community with a shared future.
Xi stressed that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Cuba ties. In addition, he expressed readiness to work with Diaz-Canel to carry forward traditional friendship, deepen political trust, and strengthen strategic coordination. Consequently, both leaders aim to advance development cooperation and safeguard international fairness and justice.
A joint congratulatory message from Diaz-Canel and General Raul Castro highlighted that China-Cuba ties have withstood the test of time. They emphasized deep political mutual trust, frequent exchanges on socialist development, and continually strengthened brotherhood and cooperation.
The Cuban side reaffirmed its adherence to the one-China principle and opposition to external interference in China’s internal affairs. Furthermore, Cuba remains committed to building a China-Cuba community with a shared future and opposing hegemonism.
On the same day, Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero also exchanged congratulatory messages. Li said he is ready to maintain close communication with Marrero and implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state. As a result, the anniversary provides an opportunity to translate political trust into tangible cooperation within China-Cuba ties.
Marrero confirmed he is prepared to work with Li to deepen bilateral cooperation in multiple areas of mutual interest. In addition, both countries aim to steadily enrich the content of the China-Cuba community with a shared future.
Ultimately, the 65th anniversary underscores the enduring strength of China-Cuba ties. By celebrating their history and pursuing common development, both nations continue to advance friendship, cooperation, and strategic partnership for the future.
