Diaz -Canel attended closing ceremony of Conference The Nation and Emigration in Havana

HAVANA, Cuba, Nov 20 (ACN) The Homeland is all of us and with you it grows, said Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and president of the country, at the closing of the 4th Conference The Nation and Emigration, which brought together 367 guests from 57 countries in Havana.

The Cuban president expressed that the Conference made it possible to make a comprehensive assessment of what has been achieved in terms of links with nationals abroad and to identify the areas in which there is still work to be done together, but it constitutes a new starting point towards higher goals.

He pointed out that he was sure that all those present at the plenary session of the Havana Convention Center shared the appreciation that the relations between Cuba and its nationals abroad are going nowadays through one of the best moments, that the tree planted 45 years ago is strong and vigorous and protective as a jungle.

Diaz-Canel assured that the world today has changed, deepened its transformation process, and the presence of Cubans living outside the country is much more numerous and varied.

The Cuban President referred to the effects of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the U.S. government and the consequences of Cuba's inclusion in the list of State sponsors of terrorism, however, Cubans work, the country transforms and resists.

He spoke of the effort and the invincible creativity of Cubans, and of the work of six decades, of the solidarity that the Island gives and receives from all parts of the planet from people of good will who accompany it in the fight against the blockade, to the satisfaction and joy first and foremost of the Cubans who have the Homeland geographically far away but sentimentally in the center of their hearts.

Interrupted at several moments by the applause and phrases of support from the participants, the President said: "On behalf of our people I reiterate that the commitment to strengthen ties with Cubans living in any latitude of the world is invariable and irreversible, we invite you to join with renewed energy to this new stage in defense of Cuba, all those who want to build and contribute to this collective work that is the Cuban Revolution will always be welcome".

Four panels were held this weekend on topics of common interest, and the guests received a detailed explanation of the reality of the country, economic transformations, social communication and technology, socio-economic development and investments, culture and national identity.
Manuel Marrero Cruz, Prime Minister, Roberto Morales Ojeda, Secretary of Organization of the CCPCC, Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, minister of foreign affairs ( MINREX by its Spanish acronym) and other leaders of the Government, the MINREX and cultural personalities of the Island, accompanied the President.