By Prensa Latina,
Havana : Russian Federal Vice President Igor Ivanovich Sechin, who heads a visiting delegation to Cuba, called to enhance bilateral economic and trade ties with the Caribbean Island.
Sechin, also co-president of the Russian Intergovernmental Commission for Economic, Trade, Technical and Scientific Collaboration, and his delegation met with Cuban Government Minister Ricardo Cabrisas.
Sechin said the key principles of bilateral cooperation are simple and represent long-standing bilateral collaboration based on both sides” interest to honor previous agreements and economic and trade projects.
Cabrisas also said that this meeting would help assess mid and long-term ties, for mutual benefit and respect for the respective interests.
As priorities to expand ties he mentioned, among other, oil, tourism, health, transportation, nanotechnology, shipbuilding, professional training, and others.
Cabrisas said the Russian delegation excels for its quality, since it covers the most sensitive sectors in economic, financial and trade ties.
During his stay, Sechin will also meet other Cuban government officials and visit the Center of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, and the University of Computer Sciences.
He will also tour Energy stations in North Havana and visit Varadero beach resort.
This visit by the Russian Federal vice president is considered an example of the active dialogue between the parties, increasing exchange, and reactivation of bilateral cooperation.
Also present in the Intergovernmental Commission meeting were Cuban Minister for Foreign Investment and Economic Collaboration, Marta Lomas and other officials in their respective missions.