The new Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba is planning to assist with education among other areas in Grenada.
The Ambassador His Excellency Luis Ernesto Morejón Rodríguez who took up office on December 14, 2021 has been busy making courtesy calls on the Prime Minister and other members of government.
As a holder of a degree in Education, an English Language Major, from the Enrique José Varona Higher Teachers’ Training Institute, Havana 1997, he expressed great interest in a request made by the Minister of Education Hon Emmaline Pierre to assist the “Yes I can programme”.
This he thinks will be of great benefit to Grenada. Speaking to The Grenadian Voice he said “I will try to get some specialists from Cuba to come here to diagnose the problem.”
The ‘Yes I can programme’ was introduced in the past to eradicate illiteracy.
On the occasion of presenting his credentials to Governor General Dame Cecile La Grenada the ambassador said, “Relations between our countries are historic and marked by strong ties and deep roots. … We appreciate the solidarity that we have always received from Grenada in our struggle to achieve justice for our people and in the rejection of the economic, commercial and financial blockade of the United States intended to suffocate the Cuban people.”
His Excellency added that Cuba will continue to resolutely promote solidarity, cooperation and integration to strengthen fraternal bonds between the nations belonging to the Caribbean region. “In this sense, I am the bearer of my country's will to deepen our friendship and cooperation.”
In expressing pleasure to assist he said, “Cuba has reached a high level in the scientific sphere, biotechnology, medical services, education, culture and sports, which we make available to Grenada. I appreciate the mutual willingness to continue the consolidation of bilateral relations. It is in our hands to continue working with passion and determination and we will dedicate all our effort to this purpose.”