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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Sunday congratulated the militants of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on the 102nd anniversary of the founding of that great political organization.
From his Twitter account, the head of state sent a hug to his Chinese counterpart and secretary general of the political organization, Xi Jinping, as well as "to the government and the beloved people of that great nation".
The Communist Party of China celebrated its 102nd anniversary the day before with the aim of turning the Asian country into a modern socialist state.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and Bolivian President Luis Arce Catacora held a meeting in Havana on Saturday as part of a working visit to Cuba at the invitation of the Cuban Head of State.
President Miguel Díaz-Canel returned to Cuba today after finishing a European tour that took him to Vatican City, Italy, Serbia, and France.
The Cuban leader participated in the Summit for a New World Financial Pact, representing the Group of 77 plus China, where he called for a new international order to replace the current system, which he described as unjust, antidemocratic, obsolete, and exclusive.
The Cuban head of state also visited UNESCO´s headquarters, where he was received by its director general, Audrey Azoulay.
Representatives of U.S. religious organizations raised their voices Friday in a prayer vigil in solidarity with Cuba in the heart of Washington.
At the Union Methodist building, located a short distance from the Supreme Court and the U.S. Capitol, the executive director of the Interfaith Foundation for Community Organizing IFCO/Pastors for Peace, said that there are times when communities of faith are called to adopt prophetic stances and to stand up and denounce injustice.
The President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, was received today in audience by Pope Francis at the Holy See, during which both discussed various issues in the interest of strengthening the positive relations between the two States.
Díaz-Canel arrived at 09:50 local time at the Auletta Paolo VI, where the meeting was held, accompanied by his wife, Lis Cuesta, as well as by his country's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bruno Rodríguez and several deputy ministers of the Foreign Ministry, members of the delegation.
China suggested Tuesday to the United States to focus on fostering understanding and mutual trust with Cuba, instead of generating reports such as the one about an alleged Beijing military training center on the island.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning also urged Washington to focus its energies on issues that are truly beneficial for peaceful and stable development at the regional level, adding that she is unaware of the allegations published by the U.S. media The Wall Street Journal.
The Cuban delegation led by Prime Minister Manuel Marrero continues with its program of activities in the context of the 26th Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
The work will continue in parallel at round tables, exhibitions, teleconferences, presentations, with leaders, ministers, heads of Russian and foreign companies, financiers and scientists discussing the economic problems facing Russia, developing countries and the world in general.
The 6th Regional Meeting of Cubans residing in Latin America and the Caribbean will take place between June 16th and 18th under the motto "Building bridges for growth", and will address the blockade against Cuba.
Delegates from 16 countries will debate the actions undertaken in the last two years in defense of Cuba, its sovereignty and the tightening of the US blockade in the current circumstances. They will also reflect on social networks and mass media based on the Cuban nation, the dissemination of its history and its cultural values.
The current challenges of development and the role of science, technology and innovation will be the topics to be discussed at a summit of heads of state and government of the Group of 77 plus China (G-77 + China), to be held in Havana next September.
According to Gerardo Peñalver, first deputy minister of foreign affairs, Cuba, in its capacity as pro tempore president of this coordination mechanism, convened the event for September 15 and 16 this year.
The president of the Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E. Dr. Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, will arrive today in Cuba on an official visit.
During his stay, which will last until Thursday 15, the distinguished visitor will hold talks with Cuban authorities and carry out other activities of interest.
Cuba and the Islamic Republic of Iran have maintained uninterrupted diplomatic relations since August 8, 1979.
Last February, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel received Hossein Amir Abdollahian, Iranian Foreign Minister, in Havana.
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