Beijing, June 8 (Prensa Latina) The Foreign Minister of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, and the director of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, Liu Jianchao, reaffirmed today in this capital the strong determination of both countries in the construction of socialism.

Liu expressed support to the Caribbean nation in confronting the unjust economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States and against unilateral sanctions.

He also praised Cuba’s unwavering character in safeguarding its national interests.

He also showed confidence in the country’s ability to overcome obstacles and achieve new victories in the construction of socialism.

For his part, the also member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and special envoy of the Cuban president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, expressed the special priority towards ties with the Asian giant and the (CCP).

Rodríguez stressed the importance of historical ties based on the closest unity around the two parties, expressed Cuban support for the principle of one China and opposition to interference in its internal affairs.

Both parties recognized the strong consensus and political trust between the top leaders of the two Parties and countries. As well as the will to strengthen partisan exchanges and promote greater development through the deployment of bilateral cooperation to all sectors.

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Phnom Penh, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) The Cambodian Minister of Agriculture, Forestry Resources and Fisheries, Dit Tina, ratified here in Phnom Penh, the willingness to strengthen agricultural cooperation with Cuba, a nation with whom the Kingdom today maintains excellent bilateral relations.

Tina expressed this willingness when he received the new Cuban ambassador to Cambodia, Milena Zaldívar, in a meeting in which both stressed the mutual commitment to promote investment in the rice sector in Cuba, giving continuity to the historic ties of fraternal friendship that have existed for more than six decades.

In this sense, they identified relevant legal aspects to achieve the success of the investment process, establishing a bilateral work scheme to follow up on the consensus reached, which will allow building trust among the actors involved in the project and guarantee its true economic sustainability.

In this regard, Tina pointed out the necessary articulation and coordination between the parties and the availability of technology and agricultural inputs to increase productivity as key factors for the success and attraction of investors.

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Phnom Penh, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) The Cambodian Minister of Agriculture, Forestry Resources and Fisheries, Dit Tina, ratified here in Phnom Penh, the willingness to strengthen agricultural cooperation with Cuba, a nation with whom the Kingdom today maintains excellent bilateral relations.

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Tina expressed this willingness when he received the new Cuban ambassador to Cambodia, Milena Zaldívar, in a meeting in which both stressed the mutual commitment to promote investment in the rice sector in Cuba, giving continuity to the historic ties of fraternal friendship that have existed for more than six decades.

In this sense, they identified relevant legal aspects to achieve the success of the investment process, establishing a bilateral work scheme to follow up on the consensus reached, which will allow building trust among the actors involved in the project and guarantee its true economic sustainability.

In this regard, Tina pointed out the necessary articulation and coordination between the parties and the availability of technology and agricultural inputs to increase productivity as key factors for the success and attraction of investors.

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St. Petersburg, Russia, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) Russian Deputy Energy Minister Evgueni Grabchak stressed that his country is working together with Cuban authorities to support the development of renewable energies in the Caribbean nation.

Russian companies in the energy sector “are actively working in Latin America”, and one of our markets is in the island with the construction of facilities with the use of natural resources, the vice-president said in declarations to Sputnik news agency.

Grabchak stressed that the 27th edition of the St. Petersburg Forum (SPIEF 2024) is an important showcase to strengthen ties and create commitments in terms of collaboration with Latin American countries.

“As far as the construction of hubs and networks is concerned, it is above all with Cuba with which we maintain an intense collaboration,” he remarked.

He also announced that within the agenda of the largest economic event in Russia he will have a meeting with Cuban Deputy Prime Minister Ricardo Cabrisas, who heads the Cuban delegation, where they will talk about the energy projects they are implementing, “some related to the construction of renewable energy facilities,” Grabchak added.

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HAVANA, Cuba, May 30 (ACN) Marinus Bee, president of the National Assembly of the Republic of Suriname, is paying an official visit to Cuba to commemorate on May 31 the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

In statements to the press upon his arrival, Mr. Bee, who will met with his local counterpart Esteban Lazo Hernández and other Cuban authorities and will visit places of historical and cultural interest, said that his visit is intended to strengthen cooperation with a view to current challenges facing the Caribbean region and reasserted his support to and solidarity with Cuba in its struggle against the U.S. blockade.

Cuba and Suriname established diplomatic relations on May 31, 1979 and have since developed strong ties of friendship and cooperation.

HAVANA, Cuba, May 30 (ACN) A meeting between Cuban businesspeople and the African Group of the diplomatic corps accredited in the country will be held today in this city by the Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Cuba in order to strengthen links between the parties and present export projects focused on the African market.

In 2023, according to Sergio Espinosa Moré, director of Trade Policy with Africa and the Middle East of the Ministry of Trade and Foreign Investment, Africa accounted for 12% of the services and 1% of the goods imported to Cuba.

The island, in turn, sold its services to 49 African nations, whereas 24 purchased Cuban goods.

Following the celebration of Africa Day on May 25, groups of countries have come together in that continent to make agreements with customs unions and common markets with a view to integration and the objectives of the Agenda of the African Union (AU) until 2063 through actions conducive to a more prosperous region based on inclusive growth and sustainable development.