The Cuba-China Inter-governmental Commission met in Havana on
Monday to review the work of 2006 and plan for 2007, the Cuban
government said in a statement.
Wei Jianguo, China's vice commerce minister, is leading the
Asian nation's delegation, while the Cuban delegation is headed by
Interior Minister Ricardo Cabrisas. Also at the meeting is Marta
Lomas, the Cuban minister for foreign investment and economic
aid.
The statement said that the meeting takes place in the context
of excellent brotherhood and solidarity between the two nations,
thanks to intense political, economic, and cultural exchanges that
have led to a "development and deepening of bilateral relations in
all fields."
The meeting will end on Tuesday with the signing of the 2007
minutes of notes, which will include plans for developing trade and
economic relations.
Wei arrived on Sunday in Havana leading a team of government
officials and business people. The Chinese delegation will also
meet with Cuban leaders and discuss joint projects with the Cuban
government.
(Xinhua News Agency March 27, 2007)
