The letter thanked the two nations for their historic ties of cooperation, as well as the legacy of Fidel Castro, Che Guevara and other leaders of the island, which continues to guide the new generations of Cubans, and expressed his wishes and commitment to deepen bilateral relations.

The president also reiterated Timor Leste’s firm stance against the unjust blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba, reported the island’s embassy in Dili.

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