Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, President of the Councils of State and Ministers, yesterday afternoon, February 21, received a delegation from the United States Congress, led by Senators Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) and Thad Cochran (R-Mississippi), including as well Senators Thomas Udall (D-New Mexico) and Michael Bennett (D-Colorado), Representatives James McGovern and Seth Moulton, Democrats from Massachusetts, as well as Jeffrey DeLaurentis, acting chargé d'affaires at the U.S. embassy in Cuba.

Declaration by Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Relations

Over the last few weeks, international media have reported the intention of OAS General Secretary Luis Almagro Lemes to travel to Havana, in order to receive a "prize" invented by an illegal grouplet, which operates in concert with the ultra-right wing Foundation for Pan American Democracy, created in the days of the 7th Summit of the Americas in Panama, to channel efforts and resources in opposition to legitimate, independent governments in Our America.

Over the last few weeks, international media have reported the intention of OAS General Secretary Luis Almagro Lemes to travel to Havana, in order to receive a "prize" invented by an illegal grouplet, which operates in concert with the ultra-right wing Foundation for Pan American Democracy, created in the days of the 7th Summit of the Americas in Panama, to channel efforts and resources in opposition to legitimate, independent governments in Our America.

Dominica, Roseau, February 21, 2017. The Honorable  minister of Foreing Affairs and CARICOM Affairs of Dominica, Senator Francine Baron, welcomed the Cuban ambassador to Dominica, Juan Carlos Frómeta de la Rosa, for a working meeting.

Last February 12, the Hellenic Cuban Association of Friendship in Tesaloniki , Greece, celebrated the 58 Anniversary of the Cuban Revolution with a political and cultural activity with Cuban and Greek Music. The introductory remarks were made by  Apostolos Skoufas, President of the Association and the central speech was made by  Nikkos Mottas, General Secretary. It was emphasized the importance of the Cuban Revolution as symbol of socialism, of struggle and resistance and as example for the world.  A heartfelt words were said in honor of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro.

Over 200 professionals from Latin America, Africa, Europe, and Asia are currently undertaking their Masters and PhD studies at the Ignacio Agramonte Loynaz University of Camagüey (UC).

New Delhi, February 21, 2017. The Deputy Minister of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of India, (Additional Secretary) Mr. Sanjeeva Kumar, received in the afternoon of this Tuesday the Cuban Ambassador Mr. Oscar Martínez Cordoves at the headquarters of his ministry.

In the cordial atmosphere, which characterizes the relations between both countries, the leaders exchanged on bilateral cooperation in the field of health and other issues of mutual interest. (Cubaminrex / Embacuba India).