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• 10 / 02 / 2007

The second International Forum of Graduates from Russian Universities on Monday welcomed the Cuban delegation with an ovation, and invited its head Fidel Castro Diaz-Balart to join the chairmanship.

The first deputy prime minister of the Russian government, Dimitri Medvedev, and Foreign Minister Serguei Lavrov addressed the meeting to welcome the 700 participants from 110 countries, specially summoned on the occasion of the International Year of the Russian Language.

When invited to take the floor, Castro Diaz-Balart highlighted that in the most difficult times of the Cuban Revolution, the Soviet and Russian people, as well as the authorities offered a major solidarity support.

A clear example of the close links are the over 20,000 graduates from Russian universities who are currently playing a key role in the country's economic, social, and political life, he stressed.

The scientific advisor of the Council of State emphasized that despite the changes that have occurred worldwide, Cubans have a sincere affection for Russia and its people.

Source: CubaSi