In a message released on the occasion of International Women’s Day, the National Secretariat of the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC) congratulated all women in the country and called for commemorations of the date, despite the difficult conditions created by COVID-19.

“Nothing can overshadow the advances in equality and social inclusion that have been achieved over these 62 years of revolutionary triumph, during which we have been protagonists and direct beneficiaries of programs promoting health, motherhood, diversification of food production, educational advancement for professionals and skilled workers, broader employment opportunities, promotion to management and decision-making positions, the visualization of women’s work in all branches of artistic creation and much more,” the statement asserts.

The FMC leadership recounts the many reasons women are marching around the world today, demanding equal rights which, for millions, are only a dream.

The document reiterates the satisfaction Cuban women feel in having their rights enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic, and in permanent efforts underway to improve the work of those responsible for their enforcement.

The FMC National Secretariat reiterated its defense of the conquests achieved in our country, describing Cuban women as “worthy daughters of this indomitable, free, independent and sovereign homeland,” and reaffirmed its loyalty to the Revolution under the principle of intransigence captured in the words “Homeland or Death.”

AN EMBRACE FROM CUBA

Consistent with the spirit of continental sisterhood reflected in its name and raison d’être, Cuba’s Casa de las Americas reiterated its solidarity “with the struggles of Latin American and Caribbean women for their rights and, specifically, for a post-pandemic future with less violence, less gender discrimination and more equity.”

Noted in the message are the difficulties women on the continent face, which have been exacerbated by the epidemic, in terms of employment, income and family responsibilities, and reiterated the institution’s commitment to supporting their demands for full equality.

(Taken from Granma)

Phu Trong, who will assume his third consecutive term, won resounding support given to his capable management of state affairs, including the successful battle waged against the COVID-19 pandemic, according to information released by the national radio station Voice of Vietnam.

The General Secretary expressed his commitment, before the Congress, the entire Party, the people and army, to make his best efforts to overcome all obstacles and successfully fulfill the tasks assigned to him, according to national media.

The election took place during the XIII Congress of the CPV which has been in session since January 25. The Party gathering also elected a new 18-member Political Bureau, the Secretariat and Disciplinary Control Commission.

TeleSUR also reported that the 1,587delegates participating in the Congress, the membership, leaders of state organizations and citizens, including those living abroad, analyzed the documents on which the CPV will base its work in the coming period, leading the political, social and economic process of the country with a socialist and participative orientation.

Thus, following this broad discussion, the XIII Congress Resolution was approved, which honors the 35 years of Doi Moi (Renovation) and confirms the success of Vietnam’s socialist system, as well as the strong unity evident between the Party, the army and the people.

(Taken from Granma)

The first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee, Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, and President of the Republic Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez sent a message of congratulations to Kim Jong Un, on the 60th anniversary of relations between the two countries.

“Celebrating six decades since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cuba and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, we extend to you the most cordial congratulations in the name of the people, the Communist Party and government of Cuba,” the message read, according to the Korean Central News Agency, reported Prensa Latina.

“We take advantage of the occasion to reaffirm the high priority Cuba gives the ties of friendship and cooperation between our two countries, built on the foundation of the special relationship shared by our historic leaders, Fidel Castro Ruz and Kim Il Sung,” the missive adds.

On the occasion of the commemoration, Korean leader Kim Jong Un also sent a greeting to Raúl and Díaz-Canel, reiterating his personal support to the just cause of the Cuban people, defending their revolutionary conquests.

Over the past 60 years, both peoples have invariably defended, consolidated, and developed the noble traditions of friendship, solidarity and cooperation, Kim Jong Un noted.

He emphasized that the friendship between the two nations was created by two great leaders, Kim Il Sung and Fidel Castro, within the context of difficult international conditions and provocative challenges from hostile forces.

Since August 29, 1960, Havana and Pyongyang have maintained diplomatic relations. Cuba has always been able to count on the support of the DPRK in the struggle to end the unjust economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed on our island by the United States.

The two countries share a high level of agreement on the principal issues of international interest and cooperate regularly in multi-lateral bodies.

(Source: Granma)

La Habana, July 19, 2018.

Dear Daniel and Rosario:

I wish to express my congratulations to you, those of the Cuban people and Communist Party, on the 39th anniversary of the triumph the Sandinista Revolution.
Over all these years, we have constructed indestructible ties of solidarity and brotherhood with Nicaragua and the FSLN. I reiterate our unwavering support and solidarity in the face of attempts to destabilize this sister nation, to overthrow the legitimately constituted government.

An embrace,
Raúl Castro Ruz.
First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuban Central Committee

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La Habana, July 19, 2018.

Esteemed Daniel and Rosario:

I convey my congratulations to you and those of our people and government, on the 39th anniversary of the triumph of the Sandinista Revolution.
We reiterate our solidarity with Nicaragua in the face of interventionist actions and attempts to destabilize the nation, which have produced unfortunate loss of life and significant material damage, undermining citizen security and the economic and social gains achieved.
On such a significant date, I wish to reiterate our unbreakable friendship and support, and unqualified willingness to continue strengthening the historic ties we that unite us.

A fraternal embrace,
Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez
President of the Councils of State and Ministers of the Republic of Cuba

(Granma)