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Cubans in Russia Reject US Blockade

Moscow, Oct 22 (Prensa Latina) The Association of Cuban Residents in Russia reiterated their rejection of the US blockade against the Island after attending a meeting of the Cuban community in Europe held in Barcelona recently.

During a meeting with Cuban Ambassador to Russia Juan Valdes Figueroa, leader of the Association Bernardo Torres said that the meeting in Spain also discussed the case of The Five anti-terrorist Cuban fighters unfairly held in US prisons.

He described the Barcelona gathering as positive, well organized and very useful.

He also referred expectations about the meeting "Nation and Immigration" scheduled for February in Cuba and reiterated the interest of the Cuban community in Russia to take an active part in actions involving Cuba and join efforts for a common cause.

Cuban Ambassador Valdes Figueroa said that because of historical conditions, the Cuban community in Russia has a high intellectual and political level and referred to the immigration meeting to be held in the Island.

"The current task is to achieve unity above differences, as we are all Cubans. We are all blockaded by the United States," he noted.

He considered Cuban residents as ambassadors regarding Cuban issues and highlighted the positive atmosphere prevailing in bilateral relations, including economic links.

Taken from the web site(www.plenglish.com)