Athens, June 23. The presentation of the book "Che Guevara, ambassador of the revolution", published by the publishing house "Atexnos", was held in Athens. The author is Nikos Mottas, a great friend of Cuba, Secretary General of the Hellenic-Cuban Friendship Association of Thessaloniki.
The important event became an act of solidarity with Cuba and condemnation of the criminal economic, commercial and financial blockade of the United States against Cuba. It coincided with the vote in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for the Cuban resolution against the blockade, the results of which, with the Cuban victory for another year, were reported to the delight of the attendees.
The speakers at the event were: -Zelmys Maria Dominguez Cortina, Ambassador of Cuba in Greece; Vasilis Paparis, member of the Hellenic-Cuban Friendship Association of Athens and Nikos Mottas, author of the book. The event was moderated by Velissarios Kossivakis, Director of “New Star Cinema” and a great friend of Cuba.
A very emotional moment was the reading of a special message sent to the event by Che's daughter Dra. Aleida Guevara.
The ambassador highlighted the importance of the book by delving into that facet of Che's life as a diplomat of the revolution in different forums, including the United Nations, and explained the current situation in Cuba, the tightening of the blockade and the resubmission of the resolution condemning it at UNGA.
Several present made questions or comments reaffirming their solidarity with the Cuban people and their admiration for the figure of Che and other leaders of the Cuban revolution who are an example to the world.
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