A ceremony was held at the Russian Embassy in Cuba to deliver a humanitarian shipment to the Cuban government. The shipment, prepared by the government of St. Petersburg, consists of a batch of medicines destined for hospitals and clinics on the island.
The event was led by the Russian ambassador, Viktor Koronelli, who personally delivered the medicines to the Cuban Minister of Public Health, José Ángel Portal Miranda.
During the ceremony, the Russian diplomat emphasized that this donation goes beyond mere assistance. “The donation of this batch of medicines is not simply an act of humanitarian aid, but a clear demonstration of the deep and historic bonds of friendship that unite our peoples,” Koronelli stated.
The ambassador also linked the current difficulties of the Caribbean nation to the economic embargo imposed by the United States. “I would like to emphasize that the difficult situation currently facing the Cuban people is, to a large extent, a consequence of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States. This unjust policy affects not only Cuba’s economy, but, above all, the health and well-being of its citizens,” he stated. He also reiterated Russia’s opposition “to any form of pressure” and defended the right of all countries to “freely choose their own path of development.”
For his part, Minister José Ángel Portal Miranda thanked the Governor of St. Petersburg, Aleksandr Beglov, the government, and the residents of that Russian city for the gesture of solidarity, and highlighted the importance of the aid given the complex situation the island is experiencing.
The official statement from the Russian Embassy concludes by noting that, with this donation, they wish to express solidarity, support, and confidence that both peoples can overcome any difficulty, and that this aid will contribute to covering some of the needs of the Cuban health system, as “a symbol of the unbreakable friendship between our countries.”
IMAGE CREDIT: ACN Newsroom | Photo: Taken from CUBA DEBATE
[ SOURCE: AGENCIA CUBANA DE NOTICIAS ]
