Friends of Cuba in Laos begin centennial celebration of Fidel Castro's birthday
Vientiane, August 5, 2025. Just a few days before the anniversary of the birth of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro, representatives from the board of directors of the Laos-Cuba Friendship Association reaffirm that Cuba is not alone and that solidarity is growing stronger.
Cuban First Deputy Foreign Minister Expresses Unwavering Solidarity with Laos
Vientiane, July 25, 2025. Cuba's First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs (MINREX), Gerardo Peñalver, today expressed the strong bonds of solidarity that unite his country and Laos, two nations that, he said, share a very close relationship.
This unwavering solidarity dates back to the early 1970s, when our doctors arrived at the Viengsay caves to care for the Laotian people. It is also reflected in Laos' unwavering support for Cuba in its condemnation of the United States' economic, financial, and commercial bloc, he emphasized.
The 72nd anniversary of the Assault on the Moncada Barracks was celebrated in Lao PDR.
Vientiane, July 26, 2025. The Cuban Embassy held the traditional and important meeting with friends of Laos to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the heroic feat of the Assault on the Moncada Barracks, the National Rebellion Day. The diplomatic mission was privileged to be attended by the Vice President of Parliament and President of the Laos-Cuba Friendship Association and Parliamentary Friendship Group, Dr.
Lao and Cuban Foreign Ministries Strengthen Cooperation
Vientiane, July 25, 2025 – The Second Political Consultation Meeting between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba was held in Vientiane, co-chaired by Mr. Maythong Thammavongsa, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, and Mr. Gerardo Peñalver Portal, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, who led the delegation on a working visit to Laos.
Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Gerardo Peñalver Portal made a working visit to Lao PDR
Vientiane, July 25, 2025. The First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, His Excellency Gerardo Peñalver Portal, made a working visit to Lao PDR for the second political consultations aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation.