On September 4, 2025, during celebrations marking the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of Cuba, awarded President Yang Wanming the Cuban Government's "Friendship Medal."

President Miguel Díaz-Canel noted that Comrade Yang Wanming has long cherished a sincere and profound friendship with Cuba and has been consistently dedicated to strengthening the friendship and solidarity between Cuba and China. In recognition of these contributions, the Cuban Government decided to award him the "Friendship Medal."

President Yang expressed gratitude to President Miguel Díaz-Canel, the Communist Party of Cuba, the Cuban Government and the Cuban people for this honor. He emphasized that, guided by the important consensus reached between the leaders of the two countries, the CPAFFC will continue to uphold the policy of safeguarding, consolidating and developing China-Cuba friendship, with the aim to contribute to the common development of the socialist cause in two countries, further enrich the connotation of the China-Cuba community with a shared future, and promote bilateral relations so that they bring even greater benefits to the two peoples. 

Established in 1979, the "Friendship Medal" is awarded by the Cuban Government to individuals or organizations in recognition of their outstanding contributions to building a more just society and to deepening friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance among peoples.