The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba in the Republic of Azerbaijan, Alfredo Nieves Portuondo, in the framework of the 20th anniversary of the episcopal consecration of Baku and Azerbaijan, was received today by Archbishop Alexander at the headquarters of the Eparchy.
The religious leader valued the friendship between both nations, wished that the cooperation develop and reiterated the solidarity with the Cuban people.
On the other hand, the Cuban diplomat highlighted the historical relations of the Russian Orthodox Church with the island and explained details of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the government of the United States against Cuba.
Nieves Portuondo commented that the blockade is the most prolonged and cruel one that the history of humanity has known, and is an essential part of the US policy of hostility against the Cuban people.
The Ambassador wished the Archbishop health and prosperity in his work and thanked the invitation to this commemoration.