His Holiness Kirill Visits Fidel

HAVANA, Cuba, Feb 14 (acn) His Holiness Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, paid a courtesy visit to the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Commander in Chief Fidel Castro.

During the visit, held on Saturday afternoon, Fidel had words of acknowledgement towards His Holiness Patriarch Kirill for his important contribution to the strengthening of friendship between the peoples of Russia and Cuba and for the spreading of the values uniting them, and they spoke about topics of interest linked to the cause of the poor, the struggle against discrimination, the preservation of peace and human survival.
They also spoke about the good state of relations between Russia and Cuba, based on deep feelings and bonds of friendship.
The meeting took place in a relaxed atmosphere, an atmosphere of respect and agreement on the various issues tackled.