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Nov

27

2016

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia signs condolences book on Fidel's pass away

Ulan Bator, 28 November 2016.- The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, His Excellency, Mr. Ts.Munkh-Orgil visited the Cuban Embassy in Ulaanbaatar to sign the book of condolences on the passing of the Cuban Revolution's historic leader, Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz. Accompanying the Minister were Mr. Adam Gansukh, Director of the Department of America, Middle East and Africa, and Mr. Enkhbold Odmunkh, Deputy Director of Protocol.

Nov

27

2016

President and Secretary General of the Peace and Friendship Organization of Mongolia sign the condolence book

Ulaanbaatar, November 28, 2016. - The President of the Peace and Friendship Organization of Mongolia, Mr. Zagdjav Deleg and the Secretary General of that Organization Mr. Tumendemberel Namjil visited the embassy Of Cuba in Ulaanbaatar, to sign the book of condolences on the occasion of the death of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz.

Nov

27

2016

His Highness Amir consoles with Cuban President over death of Fidel Castro

The Kuwaiti News Agency (KUNA reports that His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah AI-Ahmad AI-Jaber AI-Sabah sent a cable of condolences to Cuban President Raul Castro on the passing away of Cuba's former president Fidel Castro, one of the world's longest-serving and most iconic leaders, who died aged 90.

His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf AI-Ahmad AI-Jaber AI-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber AI-Mubarak AI-Hamad AI-Sabah sent cables of similar sentiments

Nov

26

2016

Press release from the Organizing Commission

Submitted by editor on Sat, 11/26/2016 - 08:00

CUBA, 26 November 2016 .- The Organizing Commission of the Central Committee of the Party, State and Government for the funeral rites of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, informs the populace that as of 29 November, from 09:00 until 22:00, at the José Marti Memorial, the population of the capital may present themselves to pay their respects in tribute to their leader. The hours will be extended until 29 November from 9:00 to 12:00.

Nov

26

2016

Iranian health minister signs book of condolences for Fidel's death

The Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education, Dr. Hassan Qazizadeh Hashemi, visited the Residence of the Cuban Ambassador in Tehran to sign the book of condolences that will be officially open there in the next few hours, on occasion of the recent death of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz.

Nov

26

2016

Nepal's President, PM condole demise of Fidel Castro

November 26, 2016 6:30 pm. KATHMANDU: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has expressed her grief and sorrow over the demise of former Cuban President Fidel Castro.

Castro, Cuba’s longest-serving Communist leader, died on Friday night at the age of 90.

In a condolence message sent to Cuba’s President Raul Castro on Saturday, President Bhandari has extended profound sadness over the passing of the historic leader.

Nov

26

2016

PM Narendra Modi condoles death of Fidel Castro, says 'India mourns loss of great friend'

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condoled the demise of Cuban leader Fidel Castro whom he described as one of the most iconic personalities of the 20th century and a 'good friend' of India.

Nov

26

2016

Press release from the Organizing Commission

CUBA, 26 November 2016.- The Organizing Commission of the Central Committee of the Party, State and Government for the funeral rites of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, informs the populace that as of 29 November, from 09:00 until 22:00, at the José Marti Memorial, the population of the capital may present themselves to pay their respects in tribute to their leader. The hours will be extended until 29 November from 9:00 to 12:00.

Nov

26

2016

Statement by Shri M. Hamid Ansari, hon’ble Vice President of India on the passing away of Fidel Castro

I am profoundly saddened at the passing away of Commander Fidel Castro of Cuba, a heroic figure and an influential personality on the world stage.

In his death, the people of Cuba have lost the architect of their revolution and the developing countries of the world a champion of equality and justice.

He was a dear friend of India, and would continue to be remembered here, particularly for his role in the Non-Aligned Movement. I had the privilege of meeting him during my visit to Havana in October 2013.

Nov

26

2016

Remembering Fidel Castro: President Pranab Mukherjee Pays Tribute

President Pranab Mukherjee delivered a speech on Saturday as he paid tribute to Former Cuban President Fidel Castro, who died on Friday night.

“I’m deeply sad to learn of Former Cuban President Fidel Castro's demise,” said the President.

Fidel Castro led a rebel army to improbable victory in Cuba, embraced Soviet-style communism and defied the power of 10 US presidents during his half century rule. The Former President also shared a good relationship with India as he was close to Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi.

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