Unity of people is essential, Diaz-Canel affirms

HAVANA, Cuba, Dec 6 (ACN) Miguel Diaz-Canel, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Cuban communist party and president of Cuba, gave the opening remarks at the CARICOM-Cuba summit taking place in Barbados.

I am certain that this meeting will demonstrate that the unity of people is essential for human improvement and to achieve a more just, equitable and sustainable world, he said today, at the opening of the 8th Caribbean Community (CARICOM)-Cuba Summit.

In opening remarks broadcast on national television, the Cuban head of state said that this meeting transcends formal relations and attests to the deep bonds of brotherhood that exist in the region.

Diaz-Canel, who has been in Barbados since Monday, considered that the summit is proof of the continuity of the ideology and work of the historic leaders who forged the foundations for the consolidation of relations between these nations.

The Cuban leader assured that Cuba will always keep in mind the countries of the region, which is why it will continue supporting them and sharing its resources.

As part of his speech, Diaz-Canel also denounced the campaign against Cuban medical collaboration in an attempt to deprive the Caribbean population of health services.

He recognized the courage of the authorities of these countries who have defended the presence of Cuban professionals and technicians in their health institutions.

The 8th CARICOM-Cuba Summit is being held on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, the first four independent territories in the Caribbean, with Cuba.

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