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Fidel Castro in South Vietnam liberated area

Cuban leader Fidel Castro visited the central province of Quang Tri from September 12-17, 1973, becoming the first foreign leader to set foot in the liberated area in the south of Vietnam.


Fidel Castro at a meeting held by Quang Tri people to welcome the Cuban delegation. Photo: VNA

Fidel Castro at a meeting held by Quang Tri people to welcome the Cuban delegation. Photo: VNA

Photo: VNA

Fidel holds high a rifle, which was once used by Ho Duc, a Van Kieu ethnic, to shoot down an American aircraft in just two fires. The rifle was a gift to the Cuban leader. Photo: VNA

Fidel Castro waves the all-victorious flag while meeting with liberation soldiers in Quang Tri. Photo: VNA

Fidel Castro stands among liberation soldiers. Photo: VNA

On September 15, 1973, the Cuban leader visited Tan Lam – Doc Mieu military base. Photo: VNA

At the base. Photo: VNA

At the base. Photo: VNA

Fidel and heroic female soldier Pham Thi Kieu at the base. Photo: VNA
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Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia promote Buddhist harmony for peace, sustainable development

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia promote Buddhist harmony for peace, sustainable development

Vietnam values and stands ready to promote religious cooperation—including Buddhist exchanges—as an important channel of people-to-people diplomacy that contributes to solidarity, friendship, mutual understanding, peace, cooperation, stability, and development in the region and beyond, an official has said.

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