Cuba and China’s enduring friendship
Photo:
Jorge Luis González
The relations between China and Cuba are an example
of cooperation between nations in the sphere of
development and strengthening of such links is one
of China’s key foreign policy priorities, stated
Chinese ambassador Zhang Tuo, on October 1, during
the ceremony commemorating the 65th anniversary of
the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
During the event, presided over by First Vice
President of the Councils of State and Ministers,
Miguel Díaz-Canel, Tuo recalled that Cuba was the
first nation in the Americas to establish diplomatic
relations with China in 1960.
In his speech he emphasized that the links between
both peoples, parties and governments, have stood
the test of time, adding that Cuba and China learn
from each other’s unique experiences in the
construction of socialism.
He also stated that under the leadership of the PCC,
the updating of the country economic model is
currently underway, highlighting its achievements
made to date.
In his closing speech Ricardo Cabrisas, Vice
President of the Council of Ministers, stated that
relations between the two nations are currently at
the highest point in their history.
Cabrisas added that President Xi Jinping’s
successful visit to the island in July, during which
important agreements were signed, signals a new
stage in cooperation and contributes to
strengthening bilateral relations.
Senior Cuban government, Party and Armed Forces
officials, as well as members of the accredited
diplomatic body in Havana, also attended the
ceremony, held in the FAR Universal Hall and during
which Camerata Romeu – the first
female string orchestra in Latin America and in the
World - performed.
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