The new executive of the Saint Lucia National Youth Council, headed by its President Nyus Alfred, received last wedenesday the Ambassador of Cuba, Alejandro Simancas. At the meeting held at the Council’s Office, the Cuban diplomat explained to them the excellent state of bilateral relations, based on genuine and sincere friendship between the two peoples. He conveyed to them the will of the Cuban Government to continue strengthening ties and commented on the symbolism of this year, when we celebrated 40 years of establishing diplomatic relations. Also present were First Vice President of the Council Anya Edwin, Assistant Secretary General Stacy Elva Lafeuille, among other members of the newly elected executive. The Saint Lucian youths were interested in learning about the Cuban reality and the possibilities of cooperation and exchange with youth and student organizations in Cuba. They agreed on the importance of the new generations continuing to forge friendship, cooperation and solidarity between the two peoples.