The President of the Saharawi Democratic Arab Republic, Mohamed Abdelaziz highlighted the solidarity of Cuba with the independence fight of his people and the support in the training of professionals of his country.

Cuba has stood out by our people since the first day of the armed fight against the colonization of Spain and then against the Moroccan occupation, said the President.

The Casa de la Amistad in this capital hosted an event that was attended by representatives of the government of the island, of solidarity organizations with this Africa country, and the diplomatic corps accredited here.

Abdelaziz said that the Cuban support to his people has spread to different areas and nowadays there are over a thousand professionals trained by national universities and institutions, while he thanked the work of the medical teams that frequently travel to that territory.

The defense of the Saharawi cause and their right to freedom and self-determination is vehement in every international forum held by Cubans, he said.

The visitor condemned the economic, financial, and commercial blockade maintained by the United States against Cuba for over 50 years, despite the humanitarian and material assistance provided by this country since 1959.

Abdelaziz ratified that his people will continue the fight until achieving victory, while he commented that Western Sahara is of utmost important for being the closest territory to the sea, to Latin America and Europe, so as for its resources; therefore, it is strategic for its occupants.

The visitor arrived on the island yesterday, accompanied by a large delegation and was welcomed by the Cuban President Raul Castro.