Cuba Signs Cooperation Agreements with Three African Nations

HAVANA, Cuba, Apr 23 (acn) Roberto Morales, member of the Central Committee of the Cuban Communist Party and Minister of Public Health (Minsap) signed on Thursday in this capital cooperation agreements with three African countries.

The signings with his counterparts from the Congo, Eritrea and Cape Verde took place at Havana's Convention Center, where the Cuba Health International Health Convention, attended by close to 2,000 delegates from all parts of the world, will wind up on Friday.
Maria Cristina Fontes, Health Minister of Cape Verde, pointed out that the agreement reaffirmed the willingness of the two peoples to continue cooperation, and expand it in the area of tourism and the sending of medical equipment.
She also emphasized the gratitude of her people towards the Cuban voluntary workers who offered their services for over 40 years and contributed to achieve in her country favorable health results, as compared to previous decades.
Also, François Ibovi, Minister of Health and Population of the Republic of Congo, expressed his satisfaction for signing the agreement with Cuba.
Likewise, Anima Nurhussein, Minster of Health of the State of Eritrea, stressed the importance of these agreements, and expressed her appreciation for the invitation to participate in the International Convention and in the Health for All Scientific-Trade Fair.