We share sincere and fraternal ties based on common stances for the worldwide defense of the rights of the working class and the support to the peoples globally fighting for their self-determination, Al-Qadri said, during his reception today to the island’s ambassador here Luis Marian Fernandez Hernandez.

The trade union leader stressed that Havana and Damascus face a common enemy that imposes unilateral coercive measures and criminal and genocidal blockades which seek to hinder development and undermine, in vain, the firmness of the two nations.

He conveyed fraternal greetings to the Cuban workers and reiterated their willingness to continue making the utmost efforts to maintain and promote cooperation links with the island’s workers’ institutions.

In turn, the Cuban ambassador gave the head of the Syrian Federation an invitation to participate in the celebrations to be held in Havana on May Day, including the International Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba. He also highlighted the common positions of solidarity and mutual support between the two countries.

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