Cuba receives Order of First Degree Military Merit from Angolan President

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Published: Monday, 25 March 2019 07:59
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Photo: GranmaPhoto: GranmaLuanda, March 25.- The first vice president, Salvador Valdés Mesa, received on Saturday, on behalf of Cuba, the First Degree Military Merit Order, for the role played by the Cuban forces in Cuito Cuanavale.

During the ceremony, the First Vice President told the host president, Joao Lourenço that Cuba did not aspire to any recognition when it helped Angola and other African peoples to free themselves from colonialism.

"I receive this decoration on behalf of Army General Raúl Castro, President Miguel Díaz-Canel and the Cuban people," he said.
Salvador Valdés Mesa concluded a three-day visit to Angola on Sunday, after participating in the tribute events for the Southern African Liberation Day and confirming the long and historic relations between the two countries.

Shortly before his departure to Namibia, where he will be until next Wednesday, he assured Prensa Latina that he was satisfied with his visit to Angolan lands, confirmed the interest of President Joao Lourenço to visit Havana and meant the importance of remembering feats like those of Cuito. Cuanavale. (Granma)