‘My congratulations and recognition to the revolutionary history of that efficient and steadfast ministry,’ the President wrote on his Twitter social network account, about the work of the institution in charge of ensuring the country’s and the population’s defense preparedness.

The approval of Law 600 in October 1959, just months after the triumph of the Revolution, dissolved the former Ministry of National Defense and created MINFAR in the Caribbean nation.

Since its foundation, Army General Raúl Castro was appointed minister, a position he held until 2008, when he became president of the Councils of State and Ministers of Cuba (2008-2018).

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