Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez
MINSK, 25 June (BelTA) - Cuba is determined to give impetus to cooperation with Belarus in all areas with an emphasis on trade and economic cooperation, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez said as he met with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko at the Palace of Independence in Minsk on 25 June, BelTA has learned.
Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez emphasized the personal contribution of the president of Belarus to the development of bilateral relations and his personal involvement in the search for joint solutions for the benefit of both countries.
“Our bilateral relations have deep historical roots of friendship and cooperation, based on mutual respect and mutual benefit. These are relations between kin peoples and governments,” the Cuban president said. “Cuba has the political will to give them momentum in all areas, especially in the trade and economic sector.”
According to him, the current meeting is a logical continuation of the fruitful exchanges of visits of the prime ministers of the two countries. Cooperation between parliaments is also actively developing. Cuba is looking forward to welcome Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Natalya Kochanova for a visit.
“I believe that the exchange of visits let us identify potential areas for deepening trade and economic ties, as well as outline new joint projects,” Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez said. For example, a project to assemble MTZ tractors has been launched in Cuba, and there are plans to launch a joint venture in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals in the near future.
The president of Cuba praised effective work of the joint intergovernmental commission on cooperation in trade, economy, science and technology.
“We can say that there is modest progress in trade and economic relations, and we must continue to give them momentum,” he said. According to him, cooperation in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals has a special potential. There are 46 Belarusian pharmaceuticals registered in Cuba. The possibility of launching joint production of oncological and immunological drugs in the Vitebsk Oblast is under consideration.
“We are interested in stimulating and encouraging trade in goods,” Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez said. “We want Belarusian companies to participate more in the implementation of Cuba's National Plan for Economic and Social Development until 2030.
First of all, the president of Cuba thanked the Belarusian leader for the invitation to visit Minsk and take part in the Eurasian Economic Forum and the EAEU summit. He also conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from Raul Castro. Taking the opportunity, he congratulated Aleksandr Lukashenko on his victory in the presidential election. “It showed high authority and mass support for your activities,” he said, addressing the Belarusian head of state.
Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez emphasized the personal contribution of the president of Belarus to the development of bilateral relations and his personal involvement in the search for joint solutions for the benefit of both countries.
“Our bilateral relations have deep historical roots of friendship and cooperation, based on mutual respect and mutual benefit. These are relations between kin peoples and governments,” the Cuban president said. “Cuba has the political will to give them momentum in all areas, especially in the trade and economic sector.”
According to him, the current meeting is a logical continuation of the fruitful exchanges of visits of the prime ministers of the two countries. Cooperation between parliaments is also actively developing. Cuba is looking forward to welcome Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Natalya Kochanova for a visit.
“I believe that the exchange of visits let us identify potential areas for deepening trade and economic ties, as well as outline new joint projects,” Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez said. For example, a project to assemble MTZ tractors has been launched in Cuba, and there are plans to launch a joint venture in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals in the near future.
The president of Cuba praised effective work of the joint intergovernmental commission on cooperation in trade, economy, science and technology.
“We can say that there is modest progress in trade and economic relations, and we must continue to give them momentum,” he said. According to him, cooperation in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals has a special potential. There are 46 Belarusian pharmaceuticals registered in Cuba. The possibility of launching joint production of oncological and immunological drugs in the Vitebsk Oblast is under consideration.
“We are interested in stimulating and encouraging trade in goods,” Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez said. “We want Belarusian companies to participate more in the implementation of Cuba's National Plan for Economic and Social Development until 2030.
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