Havana, August 2 (RHC)-- Cuba celebrated China's 95th founding anniversary of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), a bulwark in defense of its people, socialism, and world peace.

Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdés Mesa and the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR, in Spanish) Minister,  Army Corps Gen. Álvaro López Miera attended the tribute on Monday. The ceremony evidenced the friendship, solidarity, and cooperation ties between both nations, despite geographical distance.

FAR Deputy Minister Major Gen. Roberto Legrá expressed his satisfaction with PLA's 95th founding anniversary and highlighted China's extraordinary global example.

López also recalled that over 6,000 Chinese people were members of the Cuban liberation army and recognized the friendship and brotherhood that united both socialist nations.

The Chinese Ambassador in Cuba, Ma Hui, reaffirmed that PLA contributes to safeguarding national security and world peace.

He stated that Cuba and China would work together to promote relations between the two armies and also face global challenges hand in hand.