According to Granma newspaper, during his meeting with Minh Triet, both leaders confirmed the close friendship and brotherhood ties that exist between the peoples of Viet Nam and Cuba and reiterated their willingness to continue strengthening bilateral economic and political cooperation.

Likewise, Raul’s meeting with Rajapaksa took place in a cordial and respectful environment. Both presidents spoke of the current state of bilateral relations and expressed their interest in further strengthening them.

Regarding the current international situation, their dialogue focused on topics related to developing countries and, particularly, on the role of the Non Aligned Movement (NAM).

Raul Castro is in Cairo, Egypt, where he arrived on Thursday after participating in the 15th NAM Summit of Heads of State and Government in the Egyptian resort of Sharm El-Sheikh.