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The legislators of the Health and Sports Commission of the Cuban Parliament are today discussing the epidemiological situation in the country and the impact of the measures adopted to prevent the spread of tropical diseases such as dengue, zika and chikungunya.
The commission will also monitor the repair, expansion and growth of residential homes for the elderly, an important issue for the country. These homes are needed more and more due to the aging population.
At the heart of the Havana Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology's world-known achievements are years of study, commitment, integrity and collective effort, said Vice President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Friday night during a gala marking the institution's three decades of work.
The United Nations Council on Human Rights has adopted a declaration on the right to peace sponsored by Cuba.
A communique issued by the Cuban permanent mission in Geneva, where the human rights council is currently holding its 32nd period of sessions, said the importance of the text lies in the fact that it is the first time ever that the human rights to peace is actually recognized.
The Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), William Lacy Swing, described as successful his recent official visit to Cuba.
During a meeting with Anayansi Rodriguez, Cuban permanent representative to the United Nations Office in this Swiss city, the senior official talked of the results of that trip, diplomatic sources reported.
He also gave details of the issues discussed in those meetings he held with representatives of several Cuban entities related to the work of the Organization.
The medal commemorating 50 years of the Puerto Rican Mission in Cuba was awarded to Fidel, Raúl and the Communist Party of Cuba for their commitment and efforts to supporting the country’s independence cause.
During the ceremony held June 29, the distinction was also awarded to the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), the Organization of Solidarity with the People of Asia, Africa and Latin America (Ospaaal) and the Continental Organization of Latin American and Caribbean Students (OCLAE).
Prima ballerina assoluta, Alicia Alonso has today recalled the support given by the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, to the development of ballet on this island.
Through a statement, the general director of the National Ballet of Cuba (BNC) expressed her gratitude to Fidel and congratulated him on the occasion of his birthday in August.
"Now, on his 90th birthday, it is fair to remember what he gave us and say once again, along with all the people, "Thank you, Fidel!"
Vietnam and Cuba have paved the way today to expand their economic relations with the presentation here of the business opportunities of the Foreign Trade Business Group (Gecomex) to host entrepreneurs.
Its general director, Aurelio Mollinedo, gave abundant and accurate information on the Caribbean country and the mentioned group, during a seminar at the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI). The event was attended by representatives of associations of Young Entrepreneurs and Business Women, among others.
Cuban Justice Minister, Maria Esther Reus, who is on an official visit to Beijing today, has held meetings with her Chinese counterparts to confirm the strengthening of ties of cooperation and to exchange experiences in legal matters between the two countries.
The official who presides over the legal group in the Committee on the Guidelines Development and Implementation Commission adopted by the Congress of the Cuban Communist Party, was received by her Chinese peer, Wu Aiying.
Cuban Vice President, Salvador Valdes Mesa, today concluded a successful official visit to China to inform the highest Chinese authorities of the results of the 7th Congress of the Cuban Communist Party (PCC).
The vice president, who is also a member of the Politburo of the PCC, held meetings with the President and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPCh), Xi Jinping and Vice President and member of the Politburo of the CPCh, Li Yuanchao.
"We are the route that unites the continent and the world through the Isthmus of Panama," said President Juan Carlos Varela, in Agua Clara, where the inauguration of the canal's expansion took place, yesterday June 26.
Jorge Luis Quijano, the Canal's head administrator, emphasized that the country's goal is that the expanded logistics center here benefit the entire region, PL reported.
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