HAVANA, Cuba, Sep 2 (acn) Cuban First vice-president Miguel Diaz Canel is in Beijing to participate in commemorations for the 70th Anniversary of China´s victory at the World Anti-fascism War.
The visit by the top Cuban official takes place amidst the 55 anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Cuba, which is an appropriate opportunity to ratify the excellent bilateral and strategic links between the two countries, according to Granma newspaper.
Diaz-Canel is heading a delegation made up of deputy foreign minister Rogelio Sierra and Cuban ambassador to the People´s Republic of China Alberto Blanco Silva.
The Cuban first vice-president met on Tuesday with Chinese vice-president Li Yuanchao, who praised the achievements reached by the Caribbean nation. He said that Cuba is on the spotlight of the international community given its policies aimed at updating its economic model and the recent reestablishment of diplomatic relations with the United States.
Li congratulated Cuban authorities for their achievements which, in his personal opinion, have allowed to advance on the road to full and more dynamic unfolding of the commercial and economic areas.
The commemorations for the 70th Anniversary of China´s victory over Fascism and the End of the Second World War will include a military parade, which will have for the first time the participation of guest representatives of foreign armies, including the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces. The parade will be aired live on Cuban TV for the people to follow such important event.
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