Cuba's Ambassador to Iran, Alberto González Casals, celebrated the 44th anniversary of the beginning of relations between both countries on Tuesday. Casals described the relations between the two States as “relations of friendship and cooperation for the benefit of both peoples.” Cuba and the Islamic Republic of Iran have maintained uninterrupted diplomatic relations since August 8, 1979.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Thursday met with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Ebrahim Raisi who is presently paying an official visit to Cuba. Prior to the meeting, both leaders toured the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, where President Raisi was able to learn about the work of Cuban scientists, the country’s progress in biotechnology, as well as potential for mutual development in this sector.
Senior Cuban and Iranian officials expressed their willingness to continue strengthening bilateral cooperations during a business forum held in Havana. The majestic event, which has been briefly attended by Iranian President confirmed Cuban interest in progressing in innovative and mutually beneficial businesses for the economic and social development of both nations, the First Deputy Foreign Trade and Investment Minister Ana Teresita Fraga stated, while explaining that both countries are determined to work on actions that help to increase Iranian entrepreneurs´ interests in Cuba.
Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, who is on an official visit to Cuba, fulfills a busy agenda on Thursday which includes talks with his counterpart Miguel Díaz-Canel in order to review common issues and cooperation. Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez welcomed Raisi at Havana’s José Martí International Airport on Wednesday.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has congratulated his Cuban counterpart Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez on his re-election as the president of Cuba for his second term. In a written message issued on Thursday, President Raisi expressed hope that bilateral ties between Cuba and Iran could further improve during Diaz-Canel's second term in office.