Islamabad, February 26 (RHC) -– Some 600 Pakistani students will graduate as doctors February 27th and 28th from the University of Medical Sciences in Sancti Spiritus and the University of Medical Sciences in Cienfuegos.

For the vast majority of the students, Cuba was the first foreign country to which they traveled. They were received as ambassadors of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and studied far away from their families and friends, making enormous sacrifices that today are awarded with the recognition of educational authorities of both countries.

This development marks a milestone in the history of bilateral links between Pakistan and Cuba – distant countries but at the same time with good, friendly relations.

Once they graduate, they will return to provide services in their communities and will be humble ambassadors of Cuba.

“Congratulations on behalf of the Embassy of Cuba in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the graduates, the authorities of the High Education Commission, the government of Pakistan and all officials from various government institutions and other sectors of Pakistani society who always provided their full support to this project which now is successfully completed,” read a message from the Cuban embassy in Islamabad.