Cuba reaffirms support for peace process in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO: Enna Viant Valdes, Ambassador for the Republic of Cuba on the occasion of 48th anniversary of the Triumph of Cuban Revolution on January 1, 2007, said, the commemoration of the 48th anniversary of the Revolution of the Republic of Cuba gives me the welcome opportunity of extending to the Sri Lankan people and Government, our warm congratulations and renew our resolution to continue working in order to further enhance the friendly relations and cooperation between our two countries and leaders Fidel Castro and Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Cuba's favourable economic performance in 2006 has marked the highest increase ever registered on the island since the 1959 triumph of the revolution.

That achievements made in 2006 demonstrate that it is possible to create a different society according to the people's free will and in dignity.

This year's results show the continuation of the stabilising and strengthening of the economy, which began to take off in 2004 and it is a result of the great efforts of the Cuban people.

The economic upturn has had a direct impact on the daily lives of families across the country. Cuban society is going ahead because of our social participation and the real support of the population in the exercise of power, one important strength to face the present and coming tasks.

Cuba also has a high performance in the solidarity and humanitarian aid.

Cuba reaffirms its support for the peace process in Sri Lanka and is sure that an acceptable negotiated political solution for their internal conflict will be settled for the well-being of the people and for the rehabilitation and national development.

Cuba is also committed to maintain and strengthen our traditional relationship between the two nations.