Cuba and Angola: 50 Years of Solidarity

Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez held a meeting with Carolina Cerqueira, the president of the Angolan National Assembly, to celebrate 50 years of relations between Cuba and Angola. The meeting emphasized the importance of solidarity between the two nations, and gratitude was expressed for Angola's support in Cuba's struggle against the U.S. blockade.

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Via the PCC, translated from the Spanish

Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and President of the Republic, met on Friday afternoon with Carolina Cerqueira, the president of Angola's National Assembly, who is on an official visit to Cuba.

During the dialogue, the president sent congratulations to the Angolan people on the 50th anniversary of their independence.

He emphasized that this year marks fifty years of relations between Cuba and Angola, which he characterized as endearing, respectful, supportive, and fraternal.

The president thanked the Angolan government for supporting Cuba in its struggle against the blockade imposed by the United States and for advocating Cuba's removal from the list of states allegedly sponsoring terrorism.

The President of the National Assembly of Angola highlighted the significance of the visit for strengthening ties from a parliamentary perspective and encouraging the exchange of experiences.

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