Cuban President Raul Castro has just delivered a speech at Fidel Castro's farewell ceremony in Santiago de Cuba. He recalled the revolutionary leader's legacy and affirmed commitment to revolution.

"Once again, through the impressive reaction of the Cuban children and young people who reaffirm their willingness to be faithful successors of the ideals of the Revolution's leader. In the name of our people, of the Party, the State, the government, and the families, I reiterate my deepest appreciation for the innumerable displays of affection and respect to Fidel, his ideas and his work," said Raul Castro.