In a significant move to bolster international relations, Cuba's top leader, Miguel Diaz-Canel, met with Li Shulei, a senior official from the Chinese mainland, on Tuesday. The meeting marked a pivotal moment in the enduring friendship between the two nations.
Li, who leads the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, conveyed warm greetings from Chinese President Xi Jinping to Diaz-Canel. He highlighted that both leaders have reached important consensuses on enhancing party-to-party and state-to-state relations, setting a clear path for future cooperation.
Echoing these sentiments, Li expressed China's readiness to work closely with Cuba to implement the agreed-upon strategies. This collaboration aims to deepen traditional ties, expand friendly cooperation, and support each other on core interests. Both nations are committed to addressing international and regional issues together, further building a Cuba-China community with a shared future.
Diaz-Canel extended his gratitude for China's unwavering support in Cuba's economic and social development. He emphasized the special friendship between the two countries and expressed Cuba's willingness to enhance exchanges on governance, deepen practical cooperation across various fields, and strengthen international collaboration with China.
The meeting also saw Li engaging with other key Cuban officials, including Esteban Lazo Hernandez and Roberto Morales Ojeda. Additionally, Li paid a visit to General Raul Castro, the leader of the Cuban Revolution. The event concluded with Li serving as a keynote speaker at a theoretical seminar themed \"Advancing the Socialist Cause and Building a Shared Future,\" held in Havana on Wednesday.
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