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The administration has joined in mourning the death of former Cuban leader, Dr. Fidel Castro, who passed away Friday after ailing for a number of years.Former Cuban leader, Dr. Fidel CastroThe full statement from the Government of Guyana said:The government and people of Guyana mourn the death of Dr. Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz, the late former President of the Republic of Cuba.Dr. Castro was President of Cuba from 1976 to 2008 and previously Prime Minister from 1959 to 1976, leading Cuba for a total of almost 50 years.Guyana hails Dr. Castro, globally renowned as ‘El Commandanté’ or,Soccer Jerseys China, simply, ‘Fidel’ as an outstanding friend and a genuine partner, even before our country attained independence. It was under his leadership that Guyana-Cuba friendly and fraternal relationship had been placed on a solid and unbreakable footing.When an unjust embargo had been imposed against Cuba to isolate the Castro government, Guyana, in 1972, joined three other countries in our region to establish diplomatic relations with a fellow Caribbean state.Since that time, Castro embraced our countries as partners and responded to our critical needs, especially in the health and education sectors. To this day Guyana benefits from scholarship and training opportunities afforded to our young people in becoming doctors, engineers and other specialists. We continue to benefit too, from Cuban doctors and medical experts serving our people in our health care system.Guyana mourns the death of a dear friend, a revolutionary icon and a giant of international humanitarianism. |
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