President Ramotar congratulates Castro – on 56th Anniversary of historic triumph

FOLLOWING is a National Day Message from His Excellency, President Donald Ramotar to His Excellency, Raul Castro Ruz, President of the Council of State and Ministers of Republic of Cuba on the occasion of the 56th Anniversary of the Triumph of the Cuban Revolution – January 1, 2015

Excellency,
I am pleased to extend on behalf of the Government and people of Guyana and in my own name heartiest congratulations and best wishes to you and to the Government and people of the Republic of Cuba as you celebrate another anniversary to mark the historic triumph of the Cuban Revolution.

We salute the strides which the Cuban nation has made not only in advancing its own economic and social development, but also contributing to the development of countries in the wider Latin American and Caribbean Region and further afield. The Government of Guyana applauds the steadfast determination with which the Government and people of Cuba have countered the challenges which they have had to face in their nation building process. The recent decision by the United States to re-establish diplomatic relations with Cuba is one that counts for cautious optimism. It is our hope that this will lead to the end of the imposition of the financial and economic embargo against Cuba.

Excellency, I look forward to continuing our collaboration at both the bilateral and regional levels to build on the extremely close and fraternal relations which our two countries enjoy as we seek to secure a better life for all our peoples.

Please accept Excellency my wishes for your personal wellbeing and for the continued progress and prosperity of the people of Cuba.

DONALD RAMOTAR
President of the Republic of Guyana