Georgetown : Cuban Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Sugar and Agriculture, Ulises Rosales del Toro who is currently in Guyana as a special guest to share in the country’s 49th Independence celebrations, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo.
The Prime Minister pointed out that part of their discussion was centered on areas of interest, particularly in the field of agriculture.
He added that Cuba will work with Guyana in a joint effort to “help salvage our sugar industry.”
Further, he noted that Guyana will continue to work with Cuba to complete ongoing projects and programmes.
He also thanked the Vice President for all the assistance that Guyana has been receiving from the country over the years since 1976, primarily in the area of medicine.
In addition, PM Nagamootoo expressed his joy over the fact that the tension between Cuba and the United States of America (USA) is finally “thawing” out.
He added that he has met many dignitaries of Cuba, but it is an honour for him to meet a hero of the Cuban people.
Meanwhile via his interpreter, Vice President del Toro said that the two countries will seek to strengthen their relationship which they have established and improved greatly over the years.
He added that he was delighted to be in Guyana and share in the country’s independence celebrations.
The Minister described the relations between the two countries, and their people as magnificent.
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