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Fidel Castro’s Peace Efforts Acknowledged by the World Peace Council.

CUBA, April 30, 2011.- The World Peace Council granted Commander in Chief Fidel Castro the Olive of Peace on Friday, for being a constant example in the struggle for the peaceful coexistence of nations.

Cuban Parliament President Ricardo Alarcón received the Olive of Peace on behalf of Fidel during the first day of the meeting of the organization’s Executive Committee, attended by representatives from 40 nations.

The Olive of Peace is a wood sculpture representing the globe with olive branches representing peace on top, created by Greek artist Kosta Rotos. The Brazilian Center for Solidarity with the Peoples and the Struggle for Peace gave Fidel a painting by Ediria Amazonas, which reflects the struggle and historic demands of workers from around the world.

The Cuban Five, incarcerated in the United States since 1998 for warning their people about violent acts, were also acknowledged for their struggle against terrorism and for the preservation of peace.

Maria del Socorro, president of the World Peace Council, underlined that in the battle to defend world harmony and justice, they will never let up in their efforts to achieve the release of The Five, so the incarcerated Cuban anti-terrorists return to their homeland soon. She also pointed out that participants in the meeting will march at Havana’s Revolution Square on May 1st, International Workers’ Day. (Cubaminrex-RHC)