This session was preceded by the meetings of the 17 working groups that make up the bilateral coordination mechanism, in which the main aspects of the economic agenda between Cuba and the Russian Federation were followed up, according to Prensa Latina.

The second meeting of the interbank consultations was also held, with the participation of a broad representation of the Russian and Cuban banking systems.

This session of the Intergovernment Commission is being held at a time when economic, commercial, financial and cooperation links between the two countries are being consolidated.

The Cuban delegation is also made up of the Minister of Tourism, Juan Carlos García, the Minister-President of the Central Bank of Cuba, Juana Lilia Delgado, the Cuban Ambassador to Russia, Julio Garmendía, as well as Cuban deputy ministers and officials, who lead the aforementioned working groups.

During his stay in Russia, the Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment will hold meetings with Vice President Dmitri Chernishenko, and with other leaders of the Russian Government and entities linked to relations with Cuba.

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