Monrovia, May 25th, 2020.- On May 25th, the world celebrates “Africa Day”. The date commemorates the creation, in 1963, of the Organization for African Unity, the seed of the current African Union.
This day is a reason for true celebration in Cuba due to the indestructible historical, cultural, solidarity and cooperation links between the island and the countries of this continent.
The fraternal links with Africa are an essential part of our history, going back to the formation of the Cuban nationality, marked by the African imprint, culture, rhythm and traditions, which arrived in our country, together with the blacks brought to Cuba, during the time of the slave trade.
Combatants, health workers, teachers, sports coaches and other Cuban specialists from the most diverse fields have carried out missions in African nations, and have done so honoring an elementary duty of solidarity and internationalism with our brothers, thus settling part of our historical debt with Africa.
The year since the last celebration of Africa Day has been characterized by dynamism in bilateral relations with the nations of the African continent and progress towards deepening and consolidating political-diplomatic and cooperation ties between Cuba and the countries of the continent.
Cuba reiterates its willingness to support the Governments of the African continent in the training of their human resources and professionals in Cuban educational institutions, particularly in the health sector.
We must recognize the unanimous support of the governments, leaders and peoples of Africa for the struggle against the US blockade imposed on Cuba, including their vote in favor of the elimination of that policy within the African Union and the United Nations General Assembly.
It is a source of pride to see that today the African Union continues to consolidate itself. Today, Africa is a group of independent countries that continues to struggle to achieve full development, with its own voice, in the international arena.
Africa can count on Cuba now and always.
Long live the brotherhood between Cuba and Africa.
Happy “Africa Day”.