MESSAGE OF THE C.C. OF AKEL TO THE C.C. OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF CUBA ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF 26th JULY 1953
Dear comrades,
On the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of the attack on the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba, the C.C. of AKEL addresses a warm comradely greeting to the leadership and members of the Communist Party of Cuba and the entire Cuban people.
The 26th July 1953 marked the beginning of the popular uprising to overthrow the American puppet and hated dictatorship of Batista. The “26th July” is the forerunner of the Victory of the Cuban Revolution on 1st January 1959 and the beginning of the construction of socialism in the country.
On this occasion, AKEL reiterates that it remains unwaveringly in solidarity with the Cuban Revolution. The developments in Cuba-US relations do not make us complacent, because we know that American imperialism was forced to change its tactics, but it has not changed its goals. Now is the time for the strengthening of the international movement to put an end to the inhumane US blockade against Cuba, to close down the hell of Guantanamo and return its territory to Cuba, to stop the attempts to undermine Cuba and the Revolution.
AKEL defends the right of the Cuban people to choose their own future, the path of socio-economic development of its country and its leadership. We are inspired by the achievements of Cuba in education, medicine, science, culture, sports and social welfare. Internationalism and solidarity are fundamental characteristics of the Cuban Revolution and Socialist Cuba. These are values which have inspired and continue to inspire movements and struggles all over the world. Cuba stood by Cyprus and the Cypriot people in the most difficult moments of our history, a fact which has forged strong ties between our countries. AKEL will continue to work to maintain and further strengthen the excellent relations between Cyprus and Cuba. The statue of Makarios in Havana and the Jose Marti Monument in Nicosia are symbols of friendship between our peoples.
The 26th July Movement confirms that history, in the end, will always vindicate the peoples struggling for freedom, democracy and socialism.
Comradely regards,
C.C. of AKEL
Nicosia, 25th July 2016
