During his speech, China’s Minister of Science and Technology, Yin Hejun, praised the results of the scientific collaboration between Beijing and Havana, especially in the production of monoclonal antibodies, widely used in China to fight cancer.

Cuban professor Pedro Valdes Sosa, with multiple awards and recognitions in China, participated in the sessions of this event dedicated to cooperation in life sciences and health.

Valdes is in charge of research at the Joint Laboratory dedicated to Neurotechnology and brain-computer interaction, the result of an alliance between the Chinese University of Electronic Science and Technology and the Center for Neurosciences of Cuba.

During this event, diplomatic representatives stressed the importance of strengthening scientific exchanges in key areas such as health, agriculture and digital technology.

Mario Alzugaray, second in mission of the Cuban Embassy in China, stressed that the Joint Laboratory is part of the Belt and Road Initiative and reflects decades of mutual exchange in research and innovation.

Cuba and China celebrate this year the 65th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, marked by close cooperation in science from biotechnology, sericulture and sustainable development projects.

In his speech, Alzugaray highlighted the need to overcome barriers such as the economic blockade and technological restrictions to move forward in building a community with a shared future.

Discussions at the China-Latin America and the Caribbean Science Day event addressed common challenges and opportunities to deepen the exchange of knowledge between both regions and consolidate sustainable development and global innovation.

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