“At the entity established in 2018 to integrate production with scientific research, the Head of Mission and the Embassy’s Economic and Commercial Counselor, Danae de Paz, were welcomed by its director, Olivier de Serres. They also engaged in discussions with local breeders.”.

According to Cuban diplomatic sources, the meetings held at the Pradel complex addressed issues like production, best practices for goat breeding, and research related to animal feeding.

“The aim is to foster collaboration between the French experimental farm and Cuban associations in the small livestock development program, enabling joint initiatives based on shared interests.”

Vaillant explained the priority that food security represents for the Caribbean nation and the obstacles imposed by the United States economic, commercial, and financial blockade, which has intensified in recent years.

Before the visit to the Pradel farm and responding to the invitation of Regional Councilor Eric Hours, a member of the French Communist Party, and Bernard Blanc, president of the France-Cuba solidarity association, the Cuban ambassador and Paz participated in various activities in Ardeche, a department in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region.

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