The Ambassador of Cuba to Austria, Juan Antonio Fernández, was received by Josef Thon, Head of Municipal Department 48 of the city of Vienna. After the meeting, they toured some facilities. The Cuban Ambassador reiterated his gratitude to the city of Vienna for the recent donation of the 10 urban solid waste collection trucks, which are expected to arrive in Havana on 22 October, as part of the celebrations for the 500th anniversary of the foundation of the Villa de San Cristóbal de La Habana.
Department 48 is part of the city of Vienna Administration, and it is responsible for waste management, street cleaning and the city's fleet of vehicles.
The Austrian official referred to the experience of the city in these activities and reiterated the willingness to maintain cooperation with Cuban counterparts, a gesture that was appreciated and reciprocated by the Ambassador.
(Embacuba Austria)