“We are counting on Russia’s support, and not just now during this difficult situation. We have always counted on its support, so we always express our gratitude for everything he does for us,” said the Caribbean diplomat.

Orta said that Cuba is currently going through a difficult period, but he intends to overcome the difficulties.

On Tuesday, July 7, an exhibition was opened in the State Duma commemorating the centenary of Fidel Castro’s birth.

At the opening ceremony, the head of the Cuban mission praised Russia’s continued homage to the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution.

Fidel Castro was a man of great personality, a man of profound dignity. All this we inherited from the Soviet Union. Because relations between Cuba and the Soviet Union were close.

We understood each other, knew how to defend our independence, our sovereignty. And we continued to support each other. Thus, this exhibition shows how Russia continues Fidel’s legacy here in Russia, said Orta.

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