Harare, February 15, 2024.- The Charge d'Affaires of Cuba in Harare, Ambassador Yenielys Vilma Regueiferos Linares receives the patron of the Zimbabwe-Cuba Friendship Association, Hon. Chen Chimutengwende.
Chimutengwende has supported the Cuban Revolution for more than 40 years since his appointments to government positions, regional and international organizations during the course of his long life, defending justice and liberation struggles in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
He is also worthy of the Friendship Medal awarded by the Council of State of the Republic of Cuba to citizens, organizations or institutions, Cuban or foreign, who individually or collectively stand out in their activity aimed at achieving the construction of a more just society and to strengthen the ties of fraternal friendship, cooperation and mutual help between peoples. Chen ratified his support for the Greater Antilles and said “in me you have a Zimbabwean brother to support you in whatever is necessary.”
The Cuban diplomat thanked Chen for his visit to the diplomatic mission. He valued his contribution to Cuba, for being a participant in the historical link between both nations and his unconditional support in the battle against the US blockade.