Cuba and the European Union held a virtual meeting on Wednesday as part of the second edition of the dialogue on "Disarmament and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction" and "Illicit trade in small arms and light weapons and other conventional weapons".
Commemorative stamp for 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Cuba and China
During these six decades we can affirm that Cuba and China have built an exemplary relationship, said Anayansi Rodriguez Camejo, deputy foreign minister, on Wednesday in Havana, during the issuing ceremony of the commemorative stamp, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Havana and Beijing.
Diaz-Canel received the Letters of Credence of eight new ambassadors to Cuba
Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel received Wednesday in a solemn audience the new ambassadors of Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, the Kingdom of Norway, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.
Cuba and UNDP hold an important virtual meeting
Rodrigo Malmierca Diaz, Cuban foreign trade and foreign investment minister, called Wednesday a useful virtual meeting he held with Luis Lopez Calva, regional director of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Maribel Gutierrez, the agency's resident representative in Cuba.
Cuban and UNESCO representatives exchange views about distance education
Officials from Cuba and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) held a virtual meeting on distance education, Cubaminrex reported Wednesday.
Cuba denounces USAID money given to organizations encouraging political opposition
Carlos Fernandez de Cossio, director for the United States in the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX by its Spanish acronym), denounced on Tuesday the delivery of money from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to organizations that foster political opposition in Cuba.
Cuba elected to UN Human Rights Council
Cuba was elected on Tuesday to join the United Nations Human Rights Council, an intergovernmental body composed of 47 member states responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights worldwide.
Cuban Parliament to session virtually
The 5th Ordinary Period of Sessions of the National Assembly of People's Power (Parliament) in its 9th Legislature will meet virtually and will vote on four bills, announced today Homero Acosta, secretary of the Council of State.
Cuba denounces US harassment during Covid-19 pandemic
The United States intensified its blockade policy against Cuba despite the effects of the Covid-19 on the Caribbean island, a diplomatic source said today in this capital city.
Local government analyzes employment dynamics in Cuba
Encouraging signs when resizing the business sector and remote work stood out in the analysis of the Checkup of the Employment, Salary and Social Security Program, led by Cuban President, Miguel Diaz-Canel, and Prime Minister, Manuel Marrero.
Cuba begins new normality period during Covid-19 pandemic
Cuba starts today to live a period of new normality fighting Covid-19, characterized by a restoration of productive and service activity, and strengthening the epidemiological surveillance.
Cuba and Slovakia debate on common interests in biotechnology field
Dr. Eduardo Martinez, president of the Group of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industries of Cuba (BioCubaFarma), held a meeting with Roman Hostak, ambassador of the Slovak Republic in Havana, to discuss common interests.
Cuban PM: The country will enter into new normality from next Monday
Having successfully controlled the Covid-19 pandemic, 12 provinces and Isle of Youth will move into the new normality next Monday, however under preventive measures like keeping social distancing and the use of masks, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero announced yesterday evening.
Cuban activists and associations highlight validity of Che Guevara´s thought
Activists and members of the Cuban Friendship Institute (ICAP) highlighted the validity of Ernesto ¨Che¨ Guevara's thought during a tribute to 53 years after his capture and assassination.
Cuba reports 19 new cases of COVID-19, 50 discharges and no deaths
Cuba studied today 7,132 samples for COVID-19, resulting in 19 positive ones. The country accumulates 670, 744 samples carried out and 5, 917 positive (0.88%). Ninety-one percent of them recovered.
Raul Castro presided over meeting of the Politburo of the Cuban communist party
The Politburo of the Central Committee of the Cuban communist Party, presided over by its first secretary, Army General Raul Castro Ruz, held a meeting on October 6 and 7.