The head of state emphasized on X that, during the talk held the day before, the excellent state of bilateral relations was discussed, precisely in the year that marks the 65th anniversary of their reestablishment.

The president conveyed the affection of the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Raul Castro, to the visitor and sent greetings to his Russian counterpart, with whom he recently spoke.

Diaz-Canel also thanked Russia for its unconditional support in the fight against the US blockade and for achieving Cuba’s removal from the unilateral list of state sponsors of terrorism.

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