Articles of Raul Castro

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Colombia is advancing along the path to peace

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President Juan Manuel Santos in Havana, yesterday September 23, for the signing of a key section of the peace accord to end the Colombian conflict, said that he expects the negotiation process between his government and the FARC-EP to be completed within six months.

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Timoleón Jiménez: The agreement will be conducive to advancing the agenda

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The Chief of Staff of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia – People’s Army (FARC-EP), Timoleón Jiménez, expressed his great satisfaction with the signing of an agreement regarding the creation of a Special Jurisdiction for Peace, in Havana on September 23.
He said that the step would generate an environment conducive to advancing with regards to the outstanding items on the peace talks’ agenda.

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Raúl: Peace for Colombia is essential

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The President of the Councils of State and Ministers, Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, congratulated both sides on the important agreement announced today in Havana regarding a Special Jurisdiction for Peace to administer justice once the conflict is over

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Raúl bids farewell to Pope Francis

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The Pontiff is currently making his way to the United States, on the second part of his tour, where he will be received by President Barack Obama. There he will speak at a joint session of the U.S. Congress and before the UN General Assembly in New York.
On September 26, he will officiate a mass in Philadelphia and participate in the World Meeting of Families. Before leaving the island, he thanked the Cuban people for their hospitality and warm welcome.

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Cuban President receives Pope Francis at Havana’s Palace of the Revolution

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On the afternoon of Sunday, September 20, the President of the Councils of State and Ministers, Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, received Pope Francis, on a courtesy visit to Havana’s Palace of the Revolution. Raúl and the Bishop of Rome are currently holding private talks and will presently exchange gifts. After the ceremony, the Pontiff will make his way to the Cathedral of Havana, where residents from the municipality of Old Havana are currently awaiting him.

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Raúl receives Argentine President

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During the friendly encounter, the leaders discussed the excellent state of bilateral relations between the two countries, and reaffirmed their willingness to continue strengthening the relationship. They additionally addressed regional and international issues, in particular the importance of the process of integration underway in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Raúl receives UNESCO Director-General

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Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, President of the Councils of State and Ministers, received Her Excellency Mrs. Irina Bokova, Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), who is on an official visit to the island.

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Raúl holds official talks with the President of Namibia

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During the fraternal meeting, both leaders noted the excellent state of bilateral relations and reiterated their willingness to further strengthen them, in line with the historic ties that unite the two countries. They also addressed other issues of mutual interest on the international and regional agenda.

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Raúl receives Panamanian President

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During the friendly meeting, the two Presidents discussed prospects for expanding ties between the two countries, in particular in cooperative efforts and trade. They additionally addressed issues of international interest, among them the integration process underway in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Raúl congratulates Vietnam on anniversary of independence

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Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, President of the Councils of State and Ministers, yesterday September 1, sent congratulations to the Communist Party, government and people of Vietnam on the occasion of festivities commemorating the 70th anniversary of the nation’s independence.
His message extended sincere, fraternal congratulations in the name of Cuba’s Communist Party, government and people was addressed to Nguyen Phu Trong, Party general secretary, Truong Tan Sang, the nation’s President, and Prime Minister Ngu yen Tan Dung.