Kuala Lumpur, February 18 - Malaysian media highlighted the celebration by the Cuban embassy of the 61st anniversary of the triumph of the Cuban Revolution and the 45th anniversary of Malaysia-Cuba diplomatic relations, which took place last February 13.
Under the title “Castro, Dr Mahathir“ architects ”in building strong Cuba-Malaysia ties, the national news agency, Bernama and the newspaper Berita Harian published the article by journalist V Sankara that recreates part of the speech of the Cuban ambassador, Ibete Fernández Hernández, on the occasion of the celebration where he underlines the respect that has guided the bilateral ties for 45 years that has prevailed over the differences.
The diplomat also said that despite the aggressiveness of the measures taken by the United States, the blockade will not stop Cuba in its willingness to build a more just society with a sustainable socialism. She also said “Cuba will continue to overcome obstacles, changing what has to be changed to continue enjoying the privilege of having a dignified society won by several generations of patriots. He also reiterated Cuba's willingness to strengthen ties with Malaysia.
The journalist quoted in the article the words of a doctor graduated in Cuba, present at the activity that said he was very grateful to the government of Cuba for having trained him for free, which demonstrates the strength of the links.