Cuba's Prensa Latina official hails VNA as bridge of friendship among nations

Alejandro Gomez Vega, Vice President of Cuba's Prensa Latina news agency, has hailed the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) as a bridge of friendship, fostering friendship and mutual understanding between Vietnam and nations worldwide, including Cuba.

Talking with Vietnam News Agency (VNA) correspondents in Havana on the occasion of the VNA’s 80th founding anniversary and the 65th anniversary of Vietnam–Cuba diplomatic ties, Vega recalled that since Vietnam’s fight against French colonialism, the VNA has been a key information bridge for the Vietnamese Party, State, and people.

He noted the VNA is not only a national news agency with an extensive network of bureaus at home and abroad, but also an important source of information, promptly reporting Vietnam's major events and achievements across in various areas.

He praised the VNA’s role in raising mutual understanding among peoples, particularly the enduring friendship between Vietnam and Cuba, which has been reinforced through various training and media exchanges.

Vega spoke of Vietnamese journalists who studied in Cuba, describing them as trailblazers who have kept this fraternal bond alive. One of the VNA’s important missions, he said, is to continue advancing this close relationship.

On the global stage, he underscored the VNA’s standing in international and regional media ecosystems, especially in Latin America. With bureaus in 30 countries and coverage across Vietnamese localities, the VNA delivers fast, trustworthy updates on global and regional developments. In Latin America, it enjoys a large readership, with hundreds of thousands hooked on its news wires and special publications, including the Vietnam Pictorial section of the news website.

The partnership between the VNA and Prensa Latina, Vega recounted, is a story of endurance, born in the crucible of wartime solidarity and sustained through current cooperation agreements. He acknowledged the successes they have shared but was quick to point out the untapped potential, particularly in the exchange of news, photos, videos, and other media that could amplify the reach of both agencies.

Looking forward, Vega struck a note of optimism, urging the two news agencies to deepen their partnership and explore new opportunities to serve their audiences and contribute to global development./.