We are pleasantly surprised by the immediate and massive participation of the Vietnamese people, the ambassador said.

The fundraising campaign “65 Years of Vietnam–Cuba Solidarity,” launched on August 13 by the Vietnam Red Cross to support the Caribbean island, garnered participation from more than 1.7 million people in just six days, raising nearly 339 billion dongs, or approximately 13 million dollars.

The FMC must always resemble today's Cuban women.

Renewal, steadfastness, resilience, and creativity must today guide, more than ever, the work of the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC), founded on August 23, 1960, at the express will of Cuban women and inspired by Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz.

The importance of this Forum, the oldest of its kind in the Caribbean and the world, was highlighted.

Rodney Taylor, Secretary General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), highlighted the significance of the Caribbean nation within the organization and the island's support for efforts toward sustainable development in the region.