New York, 13 August 2019. The Mission of Cuba to the United Nations commemorated this Tuesday, August 13, the birth of the Historical Leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro Ruz.
During the ceremony, the life and work of the beloved leader and his undying example that continues to guide the future of Cubans were celebrated. Valuable moments of his life, his teachings and the invaluable paradigm of dignity, unity, resistance, solidarity and internationalism that he instilled in the Cuban people, were recalled.
In the keynote speech, the legacy of Commander Fidel throughout the years of the Revolution was evoked, as well as his decisive leadership and boost to the unity and struggle of the Cuban people for the consolidation of the revolutionary process, with the correct leadership of the Cuban Communist Party for the economic and social development of the country.
Fidel Castro placed Cuba at the highest level of mankind, by making a Marxist-Leninist and Marti-inspired socialist revolution, with the humble, by the humble and for the humble, only 90 miles away from the Yankee imperialism. He was the giant that forever changed the history of Cuba and that of several peoples, who bring the light to the oppressed and exploited people of the world, and inspired the struggles for the definitive liberation and full freedom in our region and other continents.
The emotional tribute ended with an unwavering reaffirmation of eternal gratitude and commitment. Those present reaffirmed the promise to live up to the beloved Commander in Chief, to be faithful followers of his work and to continue fighting to defend with dignity the ideals and principles to which he devoted his life, in particular national sovereignty and dignity, political independence and territorial integrity. They also ratified the decision to continue contributing to the construction of a prosperous and sustainable socialist society, to the defense of the just and noble causes of humanity, to the integration and unity of Latin America and the Caribbean, with the conviction that a better world is possible and the absolute confidence that the Cuban people will be victorious.
Eternal glory to our undefeated Commander in Chief!
Permanent Mission of Cuba to the UN