The importance of South-South cooperation for the social and economic development of the nations was highlighted on Wednesday in Havana during the debates of the 37th period of sessions of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).

Cuba's Foreign Trade and Investment Minister, Rodrigo Malmierca Diaz said on Monday in Havana that in the last three years, the island has approved businesses with companies from over 20 countries. Malmierca made the announcement during the 37th period of sessions of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, (ECLAC/CEPAL in Spanish).

Cuban Tourism Minister Manuel Marrero presented on Friday Sagua la Grande as a new tourism destination with the presence of tour operators and business executives participating in the International Tourism Fair, FitCuba 2018 held at the keys to the north of the province of Villa Clara.

Sancti Spiritus has its history, culture and beautiful landscapes which is being exhibited at the 38 th International Tourism Fair, FitCuba 2018 underway at the keys north of the province of Villa Clara.

Cuba will host for the first time since the triumph of the Revolution a meeting of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC -the Spanish acronym is CEPAL), from May 7th to the 11th, considered the most important encounter of the regional entity.

Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister Ana Teresita Gonzalez Fraga denounced on Wednesday in Havana the setback of the relations between the island and the United States due to Washington's political interference. Ana Teresita was speaking to representatives from 66 countries and 241 organizations from around the world.

The participation of business executives from 52 countries at the International Tourism Fair, FitCuba 2018 will be an opportunity to show the island's main attributes in particular its safety, according to Tourism Minister Manuel Marrero.

The head of the Latin American Office and Assistant Director of the America Departmnet of the British Foreign Ministry, Nigel Baker said on Wednesday he was impressed for the recovered image of the keys north of Villa Clara province, which was severely affected by Hurricane Irma.

The 38th International Tourism Fair will open today its doors in Santa Maria Cay, in the Cuban central province of Villa Clara, as an ideal opportunity to promote the recreational product of this destination and consolidate the hiring for the 2018-19 winter.

Cuba denounced at the United Nations in Geneva that the US economic, commercial and financial blockade against the island is the main obstacle to the right to development of the people.

Where the blue of the sea becomes intense in contrast with the white sands and biodiversity which adds to the mysticism of Cayo Santa Maria Beach Resort, host of the International Tourism Fair FitCuba 2018 to be held from May 2nd to the 6 th.

The Cuban Council of Ministers held a session on Wednesday to address economic and social issues on its agenda, including the negative impact by irregularities in foreign trade operations.

British Ambassador to Cuba Antony Stokes praised the collaboration potential of his country and the island in the tourist sector, which would be boosted during the upcoming 38th Cuba International Tourism Fair, which will take the U.K. as Guest of Honor.

The number of arrivals of foreign visitors to Cuba decreased by 7 percent in the first quarter of this year if compared to same period of 2017, according to tourist authorities, who still expect to receive 2 million tourists by late May.