Cuba’s University of Havana Launches ‘Ho Chi Minh’ Vietnam Studies Department

Havana: Cuba’s University of Havana, in collaboration with the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), has inaugurated a department dedicated to the study of Vietnam and its esteemed leader, President Ho Chi Minh. This new academic initiative is situated within the university’s Faculty of Philosophy, History, and Sociology.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the department was officially launched on May 19. The establishment of this department aims to foster a deeper understanding of Vietnam’s history, culture, and its significant political figure, Ho Chi Minh, through academic research and educational programs. The initiative reflects the longstanding relationship between Cuba and Vietnam, further strengthening ties by promoting comprehensive studies of Vietnam’s contributions and leadership.