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East Timorese President Visits Cuba

HeadlineDec 15, 2005

Meanwhile in Cuba, President Fidel Castro played host to East Timor Prime Minister Mari Bim Amude Alkatiri Wednesday. The two leaders announced plans to send 300 Cuban physicians for medical relief in East Timor. The two countries established ties following East Timor’s independence in 2002.

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