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Raúl receives Paraguayan President
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the afternoon of Wednesday, June 3 at the Palace of
the Revolution, Cuban President Raúl Castro Ruz
received His Excellency Mr. Fernando Lugo Méndez,
president of the Republic of Paraguay, who is
carrying out an official visit to Cuba.
 At
the end of the reception protocol ceremony, the two
leaders held official talks in the ambience of
friendship, understanding and respect that
characterizes relations between the two countries.
They
expressed their satisfaction at the positive state
of bilateral relations and confirmed their will to
continue strengthening them. They also exchanged
opinions on the challenges facing Cuba and Paraguay,
as well as issues of regional and global interest.
Raúl
recalled that the current Paraguayan government has
stood side by side with our people in defending
their rights in international forums and gave recent
examples of this.
For
his part, Lugo reiterated the importance of unity
and solidarity for Latin America and the Caribbean,
of which Cuba is providing examples in his country
in the important fields of education and health.
While the meeting – which also included the
participation of José Ramón Machado Ventura, first
vice president of the Councils of State and
Ministers – was underway, three working groups also
took place on International Relations, Cooperation
and Culture, presided over by the respective
ministers of foreign affairs, public health, and
culture from the two countries.
Translated by Granma International
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