Celebrating 40th Anniversary of Scholarship Program Between Cuba & Belize

Belmopan. November 23, 2020.  

The Minister of Education, Culture, Sports & Technology, Hon. Francis Fonseca, and Ambassador of Cuba for Belize, H. E. Lissette Pérez Pérez, met in a warm and friendly atmosphere during a courtesy call in Belmopan.  

As expressed by Minister Fonseca, “The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology thanks the Cuban government and people for their 40 years of solidarity with and commitment to the growth and development of Belize.  We particularly appreciate the generous contributions made in the areas of Education, Health and Culture.  We look forward to strengthening our relationship and working together for the mutual interest of both our countries.”  

In remembrance of the 4th anniversary of the passing of Commandante Fidel Castro this year’s Scholarship Program has been dedicated to him.  

Que viva Cuba! 

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