Valdes Mesa, who is concluding an official visit today to this country, paid special tribute to more than 1,000 Cuban internationalists who lost their lives in the liberation struggles on African soil, during a tour of the Freedom Park monument.

“Thir names are listed on that sacred wall as a deserved recognition for their sacrifice and fair contribution so their history can be known and remembered,” the top leader stressed.

“It was a honor for Cuba to attend the presidential inauguration on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the liberation, and on behalf of the Cuban government and people, we congratulate President Zuma and the African National Congress (ANC),” said Valdes Mesa.

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