• Submitted by: manso
• International
• 12 / 13 / 2010

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11 December 2010. Luanda — The Embassy of Cuba in Angola honoured this Saturday at Alto das Cruzes cemetery, in Luanda, the Cuban commander Raúl Diaz Arguelles Garcia, on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of his death.

At the occasion, a representative of the about 3,000 Cuban internationalists who are working in Angola in various sectors, mentioned that commander Raúl Diaz Arguelles Garcia did his best for the Angolan independence.

According to the interlocutor, this act is of extreme importance for both countries, mainly for the population of Hengo (coastal Kwanza Sul province, Angola), where commander Arguelles died.

He highlighted Arguelles' qualities, both during the national liberation struggle and as integrant of the Cuban soldiers.

The source said that Cuba is always ready to help Angola, not only in the military field, but also in many others areas, such as health, education and civil construction, toward country's development.

On the occasion, the ambassador of Cuba to Angola, Pedro Ross Leal, stressed that general Raúl Diaz Arguelles Garcia, while leading the Ebo struggle, gained friendship, respect and consideration from Angolans and his example strengthens the ties linking both people.

Both struggles of Ebo and Kifagondo regions were determinant to enable President Agostinho Neto to proclaim the independence of Angola on November 11, 1975.

A garland was placed on his tomb at Alto das Cruzes cemetery, in Luanda, so as to celebrate this event.

Source:http://allafrica.com/stories/201012131026.html