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The economic, financial and commercial blockade on Cuba imposed by the United States intensified above all in its extraterritorial dimension, despite a new stage in relations with that nation.
The imposition of heavy fines against banks and financial institutions are the result of the persecution of Cuban transactions, states the report Necessity of Ending the Economic, Commercial and Financial Blockade Imposed by the United States of America against Cuba. That Washington's measure has taken more than fifty years.
Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister, Abelardo Moreno, said there is an almost an endless list of issues that allow to enhance, expand and deepen cooperation between the Caribbean island and the European Union (EU).
He announced that both sides will hold the sixth round of negotiations in Brussels in the second two weeks in November.
The fifth bilateral meeting for the conclusion of an agreement on political dialogue and cooperation, an exercise started in April 2014, concluded yesterday.
Panama's President, Juan Carlos Varela, is participating today in a Panamanian-Cuban business forum, as part of a visit that aims to promote trade and bilateral economic relations.
Varela traveled to Cuba accompanied by 12 business people from several sectors, led by Minister of Trade and Industry, Meliton Arrocha, who also included in their agenda a tour of the Mariel Special Development Zone (ZEDM), west of Havana.
The brotherhood relations between Vietnam and Cuba were evoked here today at a seminar on the 55 years of solidarity and cooperation between the two countries, where the commitment to continue expanding them was ratified.
Issues associated with trade, construction, agriculture, aquaculture, biotechnology, investments, communications and health, among others, were discussed in this meeting, which is part of the program for the anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties, on December 2, 1960.
Panama's President, Juan Carlos Varela, will hold today a meeting with Cuban President, Raul Castro, in the context of his official visit to the island, which aims to strengthen bilateral relations.
As part of his agenda, the head of Panamanian State, who arrived in this capital yesterday, will also visit today the "Solidaridad con Panama" school, an educational center for children with motor problems, which opened in early 80s of last century.
The Cuban Five -- Gerardo Hernandez, Rene Gonzalez, Ramon Labañino, Antonio Guerrero and Fernando Gonzalez -- will visit Ecuador next week, according to Cuba's Embassy in Quito.
According to reports from the Ecuadorean capital, the Five will fly to Quito on Friday, September 25th, at the invitation of President Rafael Correa. They will discuss topics of interest and attend political activities during their stay in Ecuador.
Cuban President Raul Castro will travel to the U.S. to present a speech at the UN General Assembly on September 28th, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez announced on Wednesday.
The Cuban head of state will also participate at the September 25th Assembly session, which will be attended by Pope Francis, according to the foreign minister during a press conference where he presented the Cuban annual report on the impact of the U.S. economic blockade on Cuba.
The first meeting of the Bilateral Commission Cuba-United States will be held in Beijing on September 11, today confirmed the Foreign Ministry of the Caribbean island.
At this meeting, the agenda of issues to be addressed in the phase following the restoration of diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States will be defined.
Young Cubans and students will climb the highest points of the island this Saturday on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of the unjust imprisonment of the five anti-terrorist fighters in the United States.
Speaking to reporters in the Cuban capital, the president of the Marti Youth Movement, Yusuam Palacios, said the initiative called “Five Peaks for the Five” is a tribute by Cuban youth to the heroic compatriots and a reminder of the struggle of millions of people around the world for their freedom.
The Operation Miracle, involving Cuban health collaborators offering free eye surgery to poor people in Paraguay, continued its program of ophthalmology screening, this time in Ciudad del Este, reported the leadership of the brigade.
This program over the weekends is being carried out by specialists in coordination with Foundation TUPI, devoted to social activities with the elderly.
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