Hanoi, December 26 (RHC-PL), -- The celebration of the 55th anniversary of relations between Vietnam and Cuba lived another historic moment in Hanoi Friday with awards in a competition about the Caribbean country and solidarity between the two nations.

The first prize was awarded to Grupo Sao Vang (Gold Star), Academy of Security (AS), the second was shared by young Hoang Thi Thu Trang, Ho Chi Minh, and Nhiet Huyet Group (Passion) of that institution, and the third prize was awarded to Nguyen Huu Thuy (26 years), in the province of Dong Nai, and Le Ngoc Quynh (84), Hanoi.

Speaking at the award ceremony of the contest entitled "Vietnam-Cuba: Solidarity for Development", Pham Tien Tu, vice president of the Association of Friendship Vietnam-Cuba and former ambassador to Cuba, highlighted the success of the initiative, calling it a practical representation of the faithful and transparent special ties of friendship, solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties, States and peoples.