Radio Cadena Agramonte emisiora de Camagüey
Addis Ababa, Nov 19.- “You are also children of Cuba, even if you were not born in it,” assured the member of the Political Bureau and vice president of the Republic of Cuba, Salvador Valdés Mesa, to the friends of solidarity in this country. who met this Sunday afternoon at the Friendship Memorial Park between Ethiopia and Cuba, to honor the soldiers of both nations who lost their lives on African soil.
We are very proud that here, he highlighted, those who studied in Cuba recognize themselves as Ethiopian-Cubans and are today “the main architects of the solidarity movement with our country in this sister land and actively accompany our fight against the blockade.”
“With Ethiopia, Cuba has built a foolproof friendship, the fruit of which are also you, the thousands of Ethiopians who have studied in our country and who currently contribute to the development of your communities,” he stressed during the meeting, where they also participated. Cubans residing in this nation and diplomatic personnel of our embassy.
In his words, the Cuban Vice President asked those present to continue encouraging affection for both nations in our respective children and grandchildren: “show them that you can eat with or without spicy; drink Areque or Havana Club; speak Spanish or Amharic, among many other life experiences that we share.”
Valdés Mesa also spoke about symbolism, commitment, solidarity and honors, who expressed his “deep conviction that the friendship between Cuba and Ethiopia, sealed with blood on the battlefields, will continue to grow for the benefit of our people.”
In front of the murals where the photographs and names of the 163 Cubans who fell on this African soil are found, the Vice President of the Republic placed offerings. Next, a special moment took place where several of those present shared experiences and emotions about their close relationship with the Greater Antilles.
When introducing them, the Cuban ambassador to this nation, Jorge Lefebre Nicolás, highlighted the love for Cuba that they all manifest, because “although they are not Cuban by birth, they are by heart.”
Doctors, engineers, economics, mathematicians... thousands of Ethiopians have graduated in our country so far. It is shocking to hear them talk about their overflowing affection and gratitude towards Cubans.
They claim that in Cuba “they were made by responsible men and women, and that created a bond that has no end, that will never be broken.”
Pride, respect, dedication, solidarity... that and much more was discussed this Sunday afternoon (local time) between brothers. Cuba ratified its trust and gratitude to the Ethiopian people, and the Ethiopian people assured Cuba that, “no matter where they are and what they are needed for, Ethiopia will always be at their side.” (Cuba Presidency) (Photos: Revolución Studies)
