Many world leaders and presidents have expressed their sorrow over Fidel Castro Ruz death, who messages recognize his revolutionary trajectory and legacy..
Many world leaders and presidents have expressed their sorrow over Fidel Castro Ruz death, who messages recognize his revolutionary trajectory and legacy.
King of Spain Highlights Historic Significance of Fidel Castro
King Felipe IV of Spain described Fidel Castro today as a figure of indisputable historic significance, in a telegram of condolences sent to Cuban President Raul Castro for the death of the revolutionary leader.
'Fidel Castro is a figure with indisputable historic significance. Thus, in this moment, I want to recall, in a special way, his friendly relations with Spain,' said the King.
In his message to Raul Castro, the King and Queen Letizia joined 'the feeling of sorrow of his relatives, with our heartfelt condolences,' for the death of the statesman.
'Once again, the close friendship between Cuba and Spain makes anything that could affect Cuba be felt by Spain as its own. With this love, shared by both the Cuban and Spanish people, accept my deepest sympathy,' said the text, published by local media.
King Felipe IV extended his condolences to the Cuban Government and authorities.
Today, the Spanish Government expressed its sorrow over the death of Fidel Castro, who was regarded as a figure of great historic importance.
'A figure of great historic importance has gone. He marked a turning point in the evolution of the country and was very influential on the entire region,' said the government of Mariano Rajoy in press release.
Syrian President Conveys Condolences over Fidel Castro's Death
Under Fidel Castro''s leadership, Cuba succeeded in resisting hard sanctions and unfair campaigns in recent times, and it is a beacon for the freedom of the peoples all over the world, says the message of condolences sent by Syrian President .
In the communiqué to President Raul Castro Ruz, Al Assad, pointed out that on behalf of him and the Syrian people, he conveys his deepest sentiments of condolences, and wished peace for the soul of the deceased leader and victory and pride for the Cuban people.
'The great leader Fidel Castro led with efficiency and efficacy the struggle of his people and his country against imperialism and hegemony for decades, and his resistance has become a legend and a source of inspiration for the leaders and people all over the world,' noted the Syrian president.
He noted that the name of Fidel Castro will continue forever on the minds of generations and it is a source of inspiration for all peoples who want true independence and liberation from the yoke of colonialism and hegemony.
South African President Regrets Fidel Castro's Death
South African President Jacob Zuma on Saturday expressed sorrow over the death of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro.
He noted that he will never forget Cuba's solidarity during the struggle against the Apartheid regime, noted the TV channel SABC, where the sad news made headlines early in he morning.
'The ANC received with sadness the death (on Friday night) of the great and revolutionary.' On its Twitter account, the National African Congress said.
SABC gave several explanations on the program Morning Live, in which he recalled that Fidel Castro survived 634 attacks or attempted murder.
Meanwhile, the TV channel eNCE published a headline: 'Revolutionary leader Fidel Castro died at the age of 90, and offered a synthesis of his political trajectory.
Serbian Prime Minister Expresses Condolences over Fidel Death
Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic on Saturday sent a message of condolences to President Raul Castro for the death of the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro.
In a press release, Vucic highlighted Fidel Castro's spirit of liberation to defend his country's sovereignty and to return Cuba to the Cubans.
The news about the death of Fidel Castro, who led his country for many years, has made me very sad. His life and work as one of the most outstanding world statesmen show most parts of Cuba's history, he added.
On behalf of the Serbian government and himself, Vucic conveyed his deepest sympathies to President Raul Castro and the Cuban people.
British Gov't Sends Condolences for Death of Fidel Castro
The United Kingdom''s government has sent its condolences to the Cuban government and people for the death of the historic leader of the Revolution, Fidel Castro, who passed away on Friday night at the age of 90.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed in a statement its regret over the death of Fidel Castro and has sent its condolences to his relatives, as well as the government and citizens of Cuba.
The United Kingdom will continue working with Cuba on a wide range of foreign policy priorities, the British government said.
The leader of the opposition Labor Party, Jeremy Corbyn, stated that the death of Fidel Castro has marked the passage of a 'huge figure of modern history, national independence and socialism of the 20th century.'
He also highlighted the achievements made by the Cuban leader in building high-quality health and education systems, as well as his international solidarity, specifically his contributions to the end of Apartheid in South Africa, so he will be remembered as a champion of social justice.
'I think history will show that Fidel Castro has been a key figure, it seems that he has always been with us,' Corbyn told British media.
Lebanon and Persian Gulf Arab Countries Mourn Fidel Castro
Lebanese President Michel Aoun sent his condolences to Cuban President Raul Castro for the death of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, a gesture that Arab monarchs from the Persian Gulf followed.
According to the message, published by the official news agency NNA, the recently-elected head of State in Lebanon told Raul Castro that he hoped that 'the memory of Fidel Castro would give the Cuban people the strength to boost the future of their country.'
Another of official reactions in Beirut came from Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, who also sent his condolences to Cuban President Raul Castro and the speaker of the National Assembly of People's Power (parliament), Esteban Lazo Hernandez.
Berri's media department head, Mohammad Ballout, recalled that just three month ago, the Parliament member and head of the Shiite movement Amal was interested in Fidel Castro's health and passed on his cordial greetings to him through the then Cuban ambassador to Lebanon.
From the Persian Gulf many, expressions of consternation for the death of the commander-in-chief were sent from the people and society in general, particularly those from the heads of State from Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman and the United Arab Emirates.
Kuwait's emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, sent his condolences to Raul Castro, and described the Cuban statesman's brother and comrade as 'one of the most emblematic leaders with the longest service in the world.'
Similar feelings were separately passed on by Kuwait's Crown Prince Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah and Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber al-Mubarak al-Hamad al-Sabah, said the news agency KUNA.
Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa recalled that Fidel Castro played a 'role in Cuba's development (and also) had historic stances supporting Arab issues and the defense of rights around the world'
In his letter to the Cuban president and people, Al-Khalifa wished them 'patience and strength' in these special circumstances.
Reports from Doha said the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, the deputy emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani; Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani, separately, expressed their ondolences to the Cuban president.