The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba in the Republic of Azerbaijan, Alfredo Nieves Portuondo, thanked the solidarity of this Caucasian nation with the island in its fight for the cessation of the US blockade during visits to the regions of Qazax and Tovuz.
In talks with the mayors of Qazax and Tovuz, Rajab Babashev and Mammad Mammadov, respectively, the diplomat acknowledged Azerbaijan's support for Cuba's demand to end the economic, commercial and financial siege imposed by the US government. . to the island for almost six decades.
Both Azeri officials also highlighted the historic bilateral relations between the two nations and expressed their interests in enhancing cooperation in different spheres.
During two days the members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Baku observed social, economic and tourist projects that are carried out in those territories.
In the Qazax region they visited the cave "Damcili", the cement factory "Akord", the Teachers' Seminary, the historic "Cuma" mosque, the Literature Museum and the local Museum of Historical and Cultural Art.
While in Tovuz they toured the cultural and recreational park "Heydar Aliyev", the archaeological settlement of "Goytepe" and the factory "Tovuz Baltiya LTD".