Havana, Mar 6 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel received today at the Palace of the Revolution the ambassadors of Arab and Islamic countries accredited in Cuba in the context of the holy month of Ramadan.
For the second consecutive year, the president greeted representatives of that diplomatic corps, on the occasion of the iftar ceremony or celebration of breaking the fast, according to a report by Cuban television’s Noticiero Estelar.
The meeting, which highlighted the excellent level of bilateral ties, was attended by Prime Minister Manuel Marrero, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez, and senior officials from the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The authorities of the Caribbean island conveyed to those present their best wishes for well-being and prosperity, a gesture that was appreciated by the dean of that diplomatic corps, the ambassador of Yemen, Mohamed Saleh Nasher.
The head of the Yemeni embassy told the presidential press that Ramadan is a holy month of blessings and an opportunity to strengthen solidarity, cooperation and tolerance among Arab countries.
He also highlighted the role that Cuba plays in supporting just causes, mainly that of the Palestinian people. He also ratified the position of that community of nations against the blockade and the inclusion of the island in the US list of countries that allegedly sponsor terrorism.
The Arab world highly values the role that Cuba plays in supporting peace and international justice and we strengthen mutual cooperation in all areas, said the Yemeni diplomat.
At another point during the meeting at the Cuban executive headquarters, the ambassadors presented the president with a traditional sword that represents the struggles of their people against colonialism, as a token of gratitude for the good level of bilateral relations, the news report said.
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