Accompanied by the permanent representatives of Cuba and Vietnam to the UN, Anayansi Rodríguez Camejo and Dang Dinh Quy, respectively, the President wrote: ‘The Cuban people and Government will always remember with gratitude compañero Quang for his permanent contribution to the strengthening of the historic relations between our countries.”

And he added: “Our most sincere condolences to the people, Government and to the relatives of compañero Quang.”

As soon as the Cuban people learned of his death, their leaders and organizations expressed their condolences. The First Secretary of the Communist Party, Raúl Castro, and the President of the Councils of State and Ministers, Miguel Díaz-Canel, sent messages to the Asian nation, in which they requested that the condolences be extended to the Vietnamese government and people, as well as to the President’s relatives and close friends.

Just days ago, despite being seriously ill, Tran Dai Quang held a meeting with Cuban First Vice President, Salvador Valdés Mesa, to whom he expressed the sentiments of infinite friendship of the Vietnamese people toward Cuba.
Tran Dai Quang was the last dignitary received by Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro, in November 2016, shortly before his death.

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In a letter addressed to Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales, the Cuban head of state extended his condolences to the families of the victims.

The volcanic eruption mainly affected the southern department of Escuintla, where dozens are reported to have died.

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The Cuban official signed the book with a message that read: ”Deeply moved by the sad news of the terrorist attack which caused the death of the Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Turkey, the honorable Andrei Karlov, last December 19; I convey, on behalf of the Cuban people and government, heartfelt condolences to the government of the Russian Federation and the Russian people, and in particular to the friends and relations of Ambassador Karlov.”

Díaz-Canel was received by the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Cuba, Mikhail Kamynin, who thanked him for his visit to the Embassy.

The First Vice President was accompanied by Deputy Minister of Foreign Relations, Rogelio Sierra Díaz.

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The message, signed by ICAP President Kenia Serrano, was published on the Ministry website.

”It is with great sadness that we have learned of the dramatic news of the devastating earthquake which hit the center of Italy with early estimates predicting at least 120 dead and hundreds of injured,” the message reads.

It also notes that ICAP offers solidarity and support on behalf of the entire Cuban population to all those affected, assured that the Italian people we overcome the difficult times caused by the quake.

According to information provided to Granma by Italy’s Civil Protection Department, the latest death toll stands at over 248 and 400 people have been injured.

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Machado Ventura, accompanied by Deputy Foreign Minister Rogelio Sierra, wrote that he wished to express Cuba’s solidarity with the people of France, and in particular with families of the victims.

At times like these, he commented to the press, we must express our sentiments, and this I did in honor of the ties of brotherhood friendship that unite us with the French people.

Speaking with the country’s ambassador in Havana, Jean-Marie Bruno, he emphasized the importance of fighting terrorism in all its forms, wherever it is manifested.

Jean-Marie Bruno recalled that, sadly, this is not the first terrorist attack in his country, and that Cuba has always conveyed its solidarity, noting that having friends here is encouraging.

Thus far, a number of ambassadors from other countries have signed the book of condolences here as well.

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The Cuban President requested that his condolences be extended to families of those who perished in the tragic accident.

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Comrade Nguyen Phu Trong
Secretary General of the Communist Party of Vietnam

Comrade Truong Tan Sang
President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Comrade Nguyen Tan Dung
Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Dear comrades:

In the name of the Communist Party, the government and people of Cuba, I convey to you our most heartfelt condolences for the human and material losses you have suffered, as a result of heavy rains in the northern province of Quang Ninh, which I extend as well to the families of victims and those affected.

With my greatest consideration and esteem,

Raúl Castro Ruz

First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee

President of the Councils of State and Ministers of the Republic of Cuba