Beirut, 12 september 2019. The General Director of Political and Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lebanon Mr. Ghadi Khoury received the Ambassador of Cuba Alexander Pellicer Moraga, in the Boutros Palace the headquarters of the Ministry.
In the cordial meeting, bilateral issues and the situation in the Middle East and Latin America were discussed, while the interest of both parties to continue working to strengthen cooperation ties in all spheres of common interest was reaffirmed.
The Cuban diplomat addressed the situation in Cuba and the reinforce of the blockade and Trump's administration aggressive policy, with the implementation of Title III of the Helms-Burton Act and the application of new sanctions that hamper the development of the island and deteriorate the living conditions of the Cuban people.
For his part, Khoury thanked the explanation and ratified his country's support for Cuba in the fight for the lifting of the unjust blockade imposed on the island for more than half a century. (EmbaCuba Líbano)