Cuba's ambassador to Egypt, Otto Vaillant, dealt separately with the leaders of the left-wing parties about the state of relations between the Cuban Communist Party and the progressive forces in Egypt.

Mechanisms to strengthen and develop those links were also examined at the meeting, noted a diplomatic source.

The top leaders of the Communist parties, Salah Adly, National Progressive Unionist (Tagammu), Rifaat El Saeed, and the Socialist, Mohamed Hassan Khalil, expressed solidarity with the Greater Antilles and acknowledged the role of the Cuban Revolution in the fight for the rights of the oppressed of the world.

Also stressed the solidarity work of the Caribbean island sending doctors and teachers to countries in Latin America, Africa and Asia.

Vaillant ambassador's partners showed interest in Cuban literacy method Yes I can to combat illiteracy in Egypt, a scourge that affects 28 percent of the population.

The head of the Cuban delegation tackled the Cuban steps to update its economic model and make it more efficient for the benefit of all people.

He also mentioned the U.S. hostile policy toward his country and thanked the friendly forces to publicly express their solidarity on issues such as blocking and release of five Cubans who are imprisoned in U.S. jails.

Gerardo Hernandez, Ramon Labañino, Antonio Guerrero, Fernando Gonzalez and Rene Gonzalez were sentenced to harsh sentences by a court in the U.S. state of Florida in a process criticized by organizations worldwide pressure due to a climate of pressure and lack of the most basic legal guanties, and the absence of evidence to demonstrate the allegations.