During the ordinary session held with the participation of President Miguel Diaz-Canel, the Prime Minister explained that the work system was improved, the proposals of the deputies were analyzed, and the study of the Program was continuously monitored throughout the country.

At the meeting, an update to the Government Program was announced, enriched by the results of the public consultation, the agreements of the 11th Plenum of the Central Committee of the Party, the conclusions of the sixth ordinary session of the National Assembly of People’s Power, and the interventions of the Commission on Economic Affairs.

Among the priorities for the first quarter are: the publication of the updated document, the consolidation of approved measures, and the identification of territorial potential to strengthen the Economic Plan and increase budget revenues.

Marrero highlighted the importance of the extraordinary sessions of the Provincial Councils of People’s Power, which allow for an evaluation of “how much more we can do” in implementing the Program’s objectives, with an emphasis on local areas.

For its part, the Council of State evaluated compliance with Law No. 158 of the Comptroller General of the Republic and the recommendations stemming from its accountability report to the National Assembly in December 2022.

Council members recommended intensifying oversight in key areas such as reducing the budget deficit, external revenues, food production, and strengthening state-owned socialist enterprises.

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