On December 16, 2020, Roberto Blanco Domínguez, Cuban Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, accompanied by Dr. Alex Carreras Pons, Head of the Department of Bilateral Cooperation in the Directorate of International Relations of the Ministry of Public Health of Cuba, held a cordial meeting with His Excellency AbdulRahman Bin Mohamed Al Owais, Emirati Minister of Health and Prevention, where also attended Dr. Amin Al Ameeri, Deputy Under-Secretary for Public Health Policies and Licensing, Mr Awadh Al Ketbi, Deputy Under-Secretary for Support Services, as well as Dr. Hussain Al Rand, Deputy Under Secretary for Health Centers and Clinics.
During the fraternal meeting, the desire of expanding bilateral cooperation in the health field, where there is great potential, was once again highlighted. Both parties identified the sectors that they are mostly interested in, not only in the healthcare area but also the biopharmaceutical sector, in which Cuba accumulates extensive experience.