Updated: 19 December, 2005

Cuba

Medal of Friendship for two Nkosazana C. Dlamini Zuma, the South African minister of foreign relations, has received in Havana the Medal of Friendship for his “innumerable acts of solidarity towards Cuba.” A decoration was also awarded to Ronnie Kasrils, minister of hydraulic and forestry resources of that African nation, coinciding with the 91st anniversary of the founding of the African National Congress (ANC). (Jan 03)

Cuba honors men convicted of U.S. spying Heroes of the Republic of Cuba Dec 01

Cuban activist admits receiving medal, says it won't hurt his work A veteran dissident admitted Tuesday he received the Interior Ministry's Distinguished Service Medal.from Cuba's state security officials but said the videotaped ceremony was a setup and should not harm his work with international rights groups. SFGate.com 16 Sep 03

Cuban ambassador honoured Viet Nam's Foreign Ministry on Monday conferred a Friendship Medal on Cuban Ambassador Fredesman Turro Gonzalez in recognition of his contributions to promoting the relationship between Viet Nam and Cuba. Gonzalez was one of the first Cuban students to receive training in Viet Nam during the fierce anti-US war. vnagency 1 Mar 04
Cuba honours Gordimer for defence work Cuba has awarded one of its most prestigious medals to celebrated South African writer and Nobel laureate Nadine Gordimer. The award-winning novelist was presented with the Medal of Friendship in Pretoria on Monday at an official ceremony officiated by Ricardo Alarcon, Speaker of the Cuban National Assembly. Gordimer was honoured alongside Dr Carmen Baez, deputy secretary-general of the Friendship Association with Cuba in South Africa. iol.co.za 28 Apr 04

Cuba Honours Elijah Mudenda Cuba-Zambia Friendship Association patron Elijah Mudenda has been conferred the medal of friendship by Cuba through the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples. allafrica.com 24 Jan 05

Cuba presents medals to Vietnam Fatherland Front leaders The Standing Board of the Cuban Committee for Defence of the Revolution (CDR) has conferred "September 28" medals on leaders of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) on the occasion of its founding anniversary (September 28) in recognition of their contributions to developing friendship and solidarity between the two nations, especially the two mass organisations. The medals were presented to Huynh Dam, VFF General Secretary; Le Truyen, VFF Vice President; and Ha Thi Lien, member of the VFF Standing Committee, at a ceremony held in Havana on October 6. nhandan.com.vn 7 Oct 05

Cuban Meteorology Institute Medals Awarded Cuban President Fidel Castro was one of those awarded a medal celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Cuban Meteorology Institute. The distinction was also granted to personalities and institutions such as the World Meteorology Organization. The ceremony, which was presided over by the acting Science, Environment and Technology Minister, Fernando Gonzalez, also granted post mortem distinctions to several outstanding Cuban scientists and prominent figures. Meanwhile the Cuban Institute of Meteorologist was conferred with the Carlos J. Finlay award, the highest distinction granted by the Cuban Council of State in the field of science. ain.cubaweb.cu 6 Dec 05