[Marxism] Timor Leste Cheers Cuban President

[Max Lane]

Timor Leste Cheers Cuban President

Dili, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) Interim President Fernando La Sama De Araujo of
Timor Leste sent congratulations Friday to Raul Castro at his election as
president of the Cuban State and Minister councils.

In his letter, La Sama de Araujo also said he wished good health to
Commander in Chief Fidel Castro.

The acting president expressed the Timor Leste people's recognition "for the
contribution of Cuba's collaboration to our country's social development,
and reiterate its great importance to us."

The text mentioned Cuba's assistance and support as essential for teaching
basic literacy to adults, promoting primary and secondary health assistance,
training doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel and generally
consolidating public health services.

Araujo also said he would continue to be personally committed to developing
bilateral cooperation and strengthening friendship between both peoples.

The acting head of State said the news about Timor Leste ó s President Jose
Ramos Horta is very positive and he should be totally recovered in a few
weeks.

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   - *Timor Leste Cheers Cuban President*, *ETAN, 03/01/2008*