According to the diplomat, during the meeting he acknowledged the work and efforts made by this agency in support of bilateral cooperation, especially in the current context facing the island.

As part of his agenda here, Rodriguez also met today with Liu Haixing, head of the International Liaison Department of the Communist Party of China.

Both parties emphasized that inter-party ties are the cornerstone of the bilateral relationship.

The high-ranking Chinese official expressed his best wishes to the Cuban people and government, while underscoring the dynamism of relations between Beijing and Havana.

Rodriguez conveyed greetings and best wishes for peace, prosperity, and health to the Chinese people on the occasion of the Lunar New Year.

He noted that this meeting takes place amidst a changing and dangerous global context, characterized by a rapid deterioration of the international order, which translates into threats to the peace and sovereignty of nations.

The two countries are making progress in building a Sino-Cuban community with a shared future, characterized by high levels of coordination, mutual political trust, support for their fundamental interests, and multi-sectoral cooperation, energized by the consensus reached between their respective leaders.

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