A Cuban team led by National Assembly President Esteban Lazo Hernandez participated in several activities yesterday after meeting President Mnangagwa at Harare's State House. They placed flowers at Fidel Castro Square located on the street bearing his name. This act honored Castro and the major support Cuba provided to Zimbabwe during its freedom struggle. The Zimbabwe Government named this square as a lasting symbol of friendship between the two countries.
Senator Charles Tawengwa stated that the visit strengthened the deep connections between Zimbabwe and Cuba that formed during their independence struggles. He mentioned how Cuba, under Castro's leadership, provided training, weapons, and additional resources to help them. The street, previously named Charter Road, became Fidel Castro Road in 2020 to recognize that consistent support and teach future generations about their special relationship.
The visitors explored Liberation City and toured the Museum of African Liberation, where they viewed historical objects and observed construction progress. Mr. Hernandez watered a Cuban tree planted near the Cuban flag as a symbol of ongoing friendship between their nations. He presented a picture book featuring Fidel Castro to the museum as a gift. Ambassador Kwame Muzavazi, who leads the Institute of African Knowledge, gave the Africa Fact Book to the Cuban visitors.
Fernando Gonzalez, a Hero of the Republic of Cuba, expressed strong support for the museum project. He emphasized its importance for both African nations and Cuba. He stated that Cubans consider themselves culturally connected to the African continent. Gonzalez believes the museum plays a key role in preserving memories of liberation struggles across different regions. He hopes young people will visit to learn historical lessons and understand how various countries contributed to freedom movements. Notable attendees included Zanu PF's Secretary for International Relations, Simbarashe Mumbengegwi, and Deputy Commissar Webster Shamu, who recently returned from Cuba.
Senator Charles Tawengwa stated that the visit strengthened the deep connections between Zimbabwe and Cuba that formed during their independence struggles. He mentioned how Cuba, under Castro's leadership, provided training, weapons, and additional resources to help them. The street, previously named Charter Road, became Fidel Castro Road in 2020 to recognize that consistent support and teach future generations about their special relationship.
The visitors explored Liberation City and toured the Museum of African Liberation, where they viewed historical objects and observed construction progress. Mr. Hernandez watered a Cuban tree planted near the Cuban flag as a symbol of ongoing friendship between their nations. He presented a picture book featuring Fidel Castro to the museum as a gift. Ambassador Kwame Muzavazi, who leads the Institute of African Knowledge, gave the Africa Fact Book to the Cuban visitors.
Fernando Gonzalez, a Hero of the Republic of Cuba, expressed strong support for the museum project. He emphasized its importance for both African nations and Cuba. He stated that Cubans consider themselves culturally connected to the African continent. Gonzalez believes the museum plays a key role in preserving memories of liberation struggles across different regions. He hopes young people will visit to learn historical lessons and understand how various countries contributed to freedom movements. Notable attendees included Zanu PF's Secretary for International Relations, Simbarashe Mumbengegwi, and Deputy Commissar Webster Shamu, who recently returned from Cuba.
