Cuban Defense Minister Visits Venezuela

Havana, June 23 (acn)—The Cuban Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, Army Corps General Leopoldo Cintra Frias is paying a working visit to Venezuela, where he was welcomed by his counterpart General in Chief Vladimir Padrino.

General Padrino said that it is a high honor for Venezuela to welcome the Cuban minister amidst the historic commemoration of the 194 anniversary of the Carabobo Battle and the constant challenge in keeping on the way to democracy, justice, peace and defending the project of the Bolivarian Revolution.
The Cuban general visited the tomb treasuring the mortal remains of Bolivarian leader Hugo Chavez as his first activity in the South American nation. All Cubans have Chavez in their memory for he was a great Latin American leader and for his closed relations with Fidel and our nation, said Cintra Frias.
The Cuban minister will review and update the technical-military accord between the two countries and will participate in activities scheduled for June 24, Bolivarian Army Day, which marks the 194 anniversary of the historic Carabobo Battle.