A political-cultural activity in honor of the 90th birthday of Cuban leader Fidel Castro was held at the residence of the Cuban Ambassador, with the participation of government officials, members of the solidarity campaign with Cuba, political leaders, former Ghanaian Ambassadors on the Island, a broad representation of Ghanaians graduates in Cuba, Cuban residents in the country and the staff of the Embassy.
A cordial baseball game was held in Accra as part of activities to celebrate the 90th birthday of the Commander in Chief and leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro Ruz.
The field located in areas of Labone Senior High School, witnessed the match between a group of young Ghanaians practitioners of the sport and the graduates in Cuba, known as "cubanitos". Members of the Cuban Embassy, members of the Japan Embassy and a representation of the Cubans that live in Ghana were also present.
With the presence of the Minister of Health of Ghana, Dr. Alex Segbefia, was commemorated the 63rd Anniversary of the 26 of July actions. The Minister of Health, the former Ambassador of Ghana to Cuba, Mr. Amoo Gottfreid, and the President of theCuban Trained Ghanaian Graduates Association (ESBECAN) took part in the Political-Cultural Activity held at the Cuban Embassy. Their interventions addressed different angles of the historical ties between our two countries and peoples.
The acting National President of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of Ghana, Hon. Freddie Blay, received at the party's headquarters the Cuban Ambassador, Pedro Luis Despaigne González, who paid a courtesy visit on him.
The Cuban diplomat made an update on economic, political and social development in Cuba, and the main steps taken with the guidance of the Communist Party of Cuba; Also addressed the issue of the process of re-establishing relations with the United States. He also answered several questions that were asked about the Caribbean island.
Members of the Cuban Trained Ghanaian Graduates Association (ESBECAN) sent a message and a plaque of congratulations to the Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz for his 90th anniversary.
The plaque was delivered to the Cuban Ambassador, Pedro L. Despaigne González, by Kofi Asafo Agyei and Scott Uriah Essilfie, President and Vice-President of the ESBECAN, respectively, with the objective that the Ambassador gives it to the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution.