Havana, May 25.- The president of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel affirmed that Africa deserves international solidarity and much more than just a single day, since the world is in debt with it.
The president tweeted on occasion of the celebration of Africa Day stressing that the continent demands 'centuries of attention' and the cooperation of all countries.
'The world grew rich by impoverishing it,' the resident tweeted and sent a hug 'to the continent with which we share ancestors and battles for independence and life.'
Diaz-Canel congratulated the African Union on the date and reiterated Cuba's solidarity with the peoples of the continent, with whom Cuba forged unbreakable ties with common struggles and challenges.
'Cuba celebrates Africa Day, a continent to which we are united by history, tradition and culture,' he stated.
The Minister of Foreign Relations of Cuba, Bruno Rodriguez, also highlighted the cultural roots and common historical ties, and ratified solidarity with these peoples.
The president of the Cuban Parliament, Esteban Lazo, highlighted the historical links and thanked the African support against the blockade of the United States.
From the diaspora: Long live Africa!
Addis Ababa, May 25, 2021.- The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, sent a congratulatory message to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AU), H.E. Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, on the occasion of Africa Day, which was delivered at the headquarters of that organization.
The importance of the African continent to the world, in a year marked by the theme of the African Union 2021, focused on the arts, culture and heritage, are sufficient reasons for Cuba to celebrate this date with pride, as a member of the diaspora, which constitutes the Sixth Region of Africa.
http://www.cubaminrex.cu/en/diaspora-long-live-africa
Cuba celebrates the 58th anniversary of Africa Day
Pretoria, May 25, 2021.- Cuba's fraternal ties with Africa are part of our history, grounded in deep cultural and historical roots. There are many reasons to join in the commemoration of Africa Day this May 25.
The presence on our Island of almost 1,300,000 Africans of more than 200 ethnic groups, as a result of the cruel slave trade, forever marked the history, customs, tastes, beliefs and traditions of our nation.
http://www.cubaminrex.cu/en/cuba-celebrates-58th-anniversary-africa-day
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