Victoria, 10 december._ Cuba's ambassador to Seychelles, Martha Hernández Caneiro, received on Tuesday on a courtesy visit, the Japanese ambassador-designate to the African nation, SAKUTA Makoto.
In the pleasant meeting, both parties highlighted the excellent diplomatic relations between the two nations, based on friendship, cooperation and mutual respect.
Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba
We have followed with great concern the events that have occurred rapidly in the Syrian Arab Republic, which led to the fall of the government of Bashar Al Assad by armed opposition groups.
We make a firm call to preserve the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Syria, as well as to respect the integrity and security of the diplomatic missions based in that Arab nation.
Today, December 3, we celebrate the Day of Latin American Medicine and Health Workers, in honor of the birth of the eminent Cuban scientist Carlos J. Finlay, who discoverer the agent that transmits yellow fever.
From the Cuban Embassy in Seychelles we send our sincere congratulations to all Cuban health workers, who despite the current difficult economic situation maintain the coverage of free and universal health care for all Cuban people in our country.
Victoria, 30th November._ At the invitation of Health Minister Peggy Vidot, Cuban Ambassador Martha Hernández Caneiro attended the commemoration of the centenary of the Seychelles Hospital, which opened on 30 November 1924.
The celebrations included a health fair and an exhibition on the hospital's trajectory over its 100 years, showcasing major milestones and advances in medical care.
Havana, 28 November _ President Miguel Díaz-Canel reiterated that Cuba maintains its willingness to dialogue with the United States government ‘on equal terms, without impositions, with respect for our sovereignty and our independence’.
Speaking to the people of Lajas municipality in the central province of Cienfuegos the day before, the Cuban leader said that the election of Republican Donald Trump to the presidency of the northern power was a foreseen result for which the island had prepared itself.